MYRModel Year Report

2001 Honda GL1800

◆ Worse than typical
2001 Honda GL1800
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:55:01.961Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda GL1800 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 2001: 84 complaints 2001 2002: 182 complaints 2003: 101 complaints 2004: 10 complaints 2004 2005: 18 complaints 2006: 22 complaints 2007: 20 complaints 2007 2008: 47 complaints 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 24 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 31 complaints 2013: 9 complaints 2013 2014: 7 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2016: 5 complaints 2016 2018: 34 complaints 2019: 8 complaints 2020: 1 complaints 2020 2021: 7 complaints 2022: 1 complaints 2023: 2 complaints 2023 2024: 3 complaints 2024
2001: 84 complaints
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YearComplaints
200184
2002182
2003101
200410
200518
200622
200720
200847
20092
201024
20110
201231
20139
20147
20158
20165
201834
20198
20201
20217
20221
20232
20243

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 60%

60% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 50 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cooling system and gasoline.

INJURY
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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, 20030801

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. *YH

NHTSA ODI report, 20010522

Also filed under POWER TRAIN and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

TIRES 19%

19% of complaints: tires — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

CRASH INJURY
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FAILURE OF REAR TIRE ON MOTORCYCLE. SEPARATION OF SIDEWALL FROM TREAD. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20031208

SERVICE BRAKES 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

INJURY
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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, 20170620

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, 20210627

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, 20160719

STRUCTURE 7%

7% of complaints: structure — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frame and members.

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2001 — complaint volume: 84
R 20010419 — engine and engine cooling

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 O

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 SERVICE

Campaign 01V162000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010419 — engine and engine cooling

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 F

Campaign 01V133000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20021015 — PE (closed 20030328)

MOTORCYCLE COOLANT SPRAY ONTO REAR TIRE

I 20030811 — PE (closed 20031010)

REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSE

I 20040921 — RQ (closed 20050202)

FRAME CROSSMEMEBER WELD FAILURES

R 20050209 — structure

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 RECAL

Campaign 05V027000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20120106 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 MASTER

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 CU

Campaign 11V567000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20120113 — equipment

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 KURYAKY

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.

Campaign 11E054000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20120514 — AQ (closed 20130513)

Southern Honda Powersports

R 20151207 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 15V700000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Honda GL1800 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (50 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 01V162000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V133000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V027000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 11V567000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 11E054000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V700000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2012 ▲ 2018 ▲ 2008

WORST YEARS

■ 2002 ■ 2003 ▲ 2008

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FAQ

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.