1996 Honda GL1500
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1996: 8 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Suspension
2 of 8 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing rear.
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The consumer states that the suspension and bearing was getting worse, and has been present for 4-5 years. The consumer states that he had taken the motorcycle to the dealer and they wont acknowledge the problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-11
Service brakes
2 of 8 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Steering
1 of 8 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.
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While driving the motorcycle at 40 MPH, the steering head bearing loosened up,caused a violent shake in the front wheel. Which could have caused driver to lose control of motorcycle. Honda is aware of the problem. The problem has been corrected.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-09-08
Exterior lighting
1 of 8 total reports mentions: exterior lighting, most commonly citing turn signal.
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The turn signals on all Honda goldwings motorcycle are designed to cancel after 7 seconds or after 110 yards of travel. This means at highway speeds, the consumer had to turn on the signals many times before turning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-02-22
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 8 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
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Balance sensor malfunctioned while on the road, causing the engine to shut off. Client was thrown off motorcycle and landed on his back, puncturing a lung.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-09-15
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1996 Honda GL1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1996 Honda GL1500 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1996 Honda GL1500?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1996 Honda GL1500 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.