1999 Honda GL1500
Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1999: 6 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 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
2 of 6 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing frame and members.
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A 1999 Honda goldwing motorcycle was converted to a trike using a conversion kit manufactured by champion trikes, a division of champion motorcycle accessories international, inc from garden grove California.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-08-25
Also filed under Equipment adaptive/mobility
Piece that covers the oil filter and other parts on body frame cracked apart without being in an accident, or without any force being applied.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-06
Power train
2 of 6 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing universal joint and driveshaft.
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Drive boot covers the driveshaft to prevent dirt & grime to enter. However, it developed a hole, and is allowing dirt to get to universal joint. Driveshaft shaft would lock up. This could cause an accident.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-05-25
Visibility
1 of 6 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing exterior.
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The rearview mirrors on motorcycle would vibrate at highway speed. This would cause the driver to have poor visibility when checking for oncoming traffic. Can not indicate how far or close other vehicles are located.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-11-10
Tires
1 of 6 total reports mentions: tires.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Honda goldwing motorcycle. The vehicle was equipped with kenda kruz K673 tires (N/a), tire size 160/80/16 (N/a). The DOT number was K3BP2311.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-22
Suspension
1 of 6 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1999 Honda GL1500 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1999 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 1999 Honda GL1500?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 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.