MYRModel Year Report

1997 Honda GL1500

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1997 Honda GL1500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:54:23.408Z

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1997

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1992: 1 complaint 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 8 complaints 1997: 4 complaints 1997 4 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 6 complaints 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 9 complaints 2002: 2 complaints 2002
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1997 4 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 9 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1997 4 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 9 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002

1997: 4 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19881
19892
19900
19921
19944
19953
19968
19974
19982
19996
20004
20019
20022

Known problem areas

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

1 of 4 total reports mentions: tires.

Show complaint excerpts

Tire delaminated during normal wear and use, refused by dealer to admit defect. Said dunlop would not warranty tire, no replacement. *ak( DOT number: tire size: 16X180 )

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-06-11

Service brakes

1 of 4 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Interior lighting

1 of 4 total reports mentions: interior lighting.

Show complaint excerpts

Glare from sunlight during dawn/dusk makes reading instruments impossible.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-01-30

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

Show complaint excerpts

While driving the motorcycle a loud noise was heard. The starter and engine stayed on at the same time. Engine failed to shut down. This caused the motorcycle to jerk forward uncontrollably. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-09-02

Also filed under Electrical system

Electrical system

1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing starter assembly.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1996-10-30Exterior lighting96V213000 The metal stay or rubber support for the rear turn signal can fall causing the rear turn signal light to be out-of-position.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the metal stay and rubber supports of the rear turn signal.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1997 Honda GL1500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Interior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 96V213000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Honda GL1500?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Honda GL1500 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.