2004 Honda GL1800
Only 10 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 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2004
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2004: 10 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 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
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
3 of 10 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission.
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 10 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing radiator assembly.
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While riding my Honda GL1800 motorcycle, the front tire ran over a flat piece of metal approx. 1" X 8". The metal strip flipped up and punctured the radiator overflow tank, causing radiator fluid to spill onto the roadway.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-07-25
The radiator overflow tank on the Honda GL1800 is under the bike and is lower then the frame. The front tire can kick up road debree and it will knock a hole in the tank. This happened to my brother-in-law and to my bike.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-05-18
Service brakes
2 of 10 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Honda goldwing motorcycle. While attempting to stop, the vehicle hesitated before finally coming to a stop. The contact replaced the brakes and brake pads; however, the failure persisted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-17
Structure
1 of 10 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Honda GL1800 motorcycle. The contact stated that the motorcycle exhibited fractures along the passenger and driver side lower frame, located at the passenger side foot rest.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-16
Equipment
1 of 10 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing helmets.
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Hjc symax ii modular helmet complaint both my friend and I, [xxx] (Witness), both riding 30 years, were traveling.on the blue ridge pkwy entering the parkway at waynesboro, va to avoid the skyline drive.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-14
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2004-09-21Recall queryClosed 2005-02-02 Frame crossmemeber weld failures
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2005-01-31Service brakes, hydraulic05V010000 Certain motorcycles equipped with combined-brake systems have a proportioning control valve (Pcv) that mechanically proportions brake force when the rear brake is applied. A seal in some pcvs is…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear brake forleakage. If leakage is confirmed, the dealer will replace the pcv free of charge. The recall began on January 31, 2005. Owners may contact Honda at…
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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
2004 Honda GL1800 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V010000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 05V027000 · Structure
- Recall 11V567000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 11E054000 · Equipment
- Recall 15V700000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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- Is the 2004 Honda GL1800 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 2004 Honda GL1800?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Honda GL1800 have?
- 5 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.