2001 Honda GL1800
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 84
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 4
- Top problem
- Engine and engine cooling
Campaigns on file for 2001
Opened by NHTSA
60% of complaints
Complaints per year
2001: 84 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 2001 | 84 |
| 2002 | 182 |
| 2003 | 101 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 47 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2018 | 34 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine and engine cooling
60% · 50 reportsMost commonly citing cooling system and gasoline.
Show complaint excerpts
Overheat/spewing of coolant on rear brakes and rear tire of my gl 1800/a Honda motorcycle. Situation was on the Washington dc beltway, no shoulder to pull over onto, stop and go traffic.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-01
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
While driving at 65 MPH something let go in engine, causing rear wheel and brakes to malfunction. Dealer was inspecting vehicle. *ak also, the clutch plate clip and ring seal failed causing smoke from tail pipes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-05-22
Also filed under Power train and service brakes, hydraulic
Tires
19% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.
Show complaint excerpts
Failure of rear tire on motorcycle. Separation of sidewall from tread.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-12-08
Service brakes
8% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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I bought a 1800 Honda Goldwing touring bike 2-3 years ago had a brake recall and still do? Mine was worked on twice? After I bought I drove it 54 miles the rear wheel locked up pulling me in the ditch?
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-06-20
On 06/26/2021, Approx 4pm. Traffic heavy. Speed 20 mph or less. This caused consistent brake use. Rear brakes locked up. I was very close to the right edge of the road and bike stopped.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-06-27
Had brake recall work done at Honda dealership. After that & has temp got hotter I developed a extremely violent brake shutter.returned it to the dealership. They notified Honda and attempted to rework the brakes but did not fix the problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-07-19
Structure
7% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing frame and members.
Power train
7% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first
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2001Complaint volume 84 complaints filed for this model year.
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2001-04-19Engine and engine cooling01V162000 Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with a newly designed engine stop switch. The engine stop switch is sensitive to accidental contact or strong jolting, such as hitting a pothole or riding…
Remedy: Dealers will install a contact plate, e-clip, and 2 contact plate springs. Owner notification began April 19, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon…
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2001-04-19Engine and engine cooling01V133000 Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with a newly designed pulse rotor. The crankshaft pulse rotor, a device used for ignition timing, could fail and cause the engine to stall.
Remedy: Dealers will install a redesigned pulse rotor. Owner notification began April 19, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…
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2002-10-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-03-28 Motorcycle coolant spray onto rear tire
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2003-08-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-10-10 Rear suspension collapse
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2004-09-21Recall queryClosed 2005-02-02 Frame crossmemeber weld failures
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2005-02-09Structure05V027000 On some motorcycles, certain frame welds do not meet manufacturing specifications. High loads created when riding on rough road surfaces or through potholes can cause the affected welds to crack.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, reinforce the welds on 2001-2002 motorcycles free of charge. On 2003-2004 motorcycles, the units will be repaired, no inspection will be necessary. The…
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2012-01-06Service brakes, hydraulic11V567000 Honda is recalling certain model year 2001-2010, and model year 2012 GL1800 goldwing motorcycles. Under certain conditions, there is a possibility that the combined braking system's secondary…
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the secondary master cylinder and if necessary, replace it, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 6, 2012. Owners may contact Honda…
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2012-01-13Equipment11E054000 Kuryakyn is recalling certain aftermarket passenger floorboard mounts, part number 607005, sold and installed for use on 2001-2012 Honda gl 1800 (Goldwing) motorcycles. This mount was sold on…
Remedy: Kuryakyn will notify owners and provide replacement mount kits free of charge. The safety recall began on January 13, 2012. Owners may contact kuryakyn at 1-866-296-4728.
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2012-05-14Audit queryClosed 2013-05-13 Southern Honda Powersports
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2015-12-07Service brakes, hydraulic15V700000 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2010 and 2012-2015 GL1800, 2001-2005 GL1800A and 2013-2015 GL1800B motorcycles. The rear brakes of the affected motorcycles may drag after the brakes are released.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary brake master cylinder and the rear brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2015.
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Honda GL1800 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 50 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 01V162000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 01V133000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 05V027000 · Structure
- Recall 11V567000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 11E054000 · Equipment
- Recall 15V700000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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- Is the 2001 Honda GL1800 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Honda GL1800 is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Honda GL1800?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Honda GL1800 have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.