2010 Honda GL1800
Only 24 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 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 24
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2010
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2010: 24 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 24 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
11 of 24 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
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Slowing down to make a left turn, rear brake was applied lightly. Rear brake locked up, sliding rear tire , causing wreck. I was taken to hospital, where I was diagnosed with multiple broken bones (Ribs, shoulder, left ankle, others).
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-06
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Honda goldwing motorcycle. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle failed to respond when the brakes were applied. As a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a guardrail.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-23
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Honda goldwing. The contact stated that the rear brake pedal was depressed but failed to engage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-29
Power train
4 of 24 total reports mention: power train.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Honda goldwing. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the transmission shifted out of gear and the contact almost lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle shifted back into the correct gear after a few seconds.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-16
Steering
4 of 24 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.
Tires
2 of 24 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
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Avon Cobra Chrome motorcycle tire 130/70R18. While driving on a California highway at 70 mph, I experienced a noticeable vibration in my handlebars.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-06-28
Vehicle speed control
1 of 24 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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I had driven a couple miles, came to a red traffic light and stopped. I returned the motorcycle to neutral and waited for the light to change.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-02-27
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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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.
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2016-11-28Air bags16V347000 Honda (American Honda Motor, Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Honda GL1800 (Gold Wing) motorcycles manufactured February 8, 2006, to May 14, 2009 originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii,...
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag module containing the inflator, free of charge. Honda distributed an interim notification to owners on July 19, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870.
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2018-02-09Air bags18V045000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2010 and 2012-2016 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda Motorcycle Customer Support at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KJ1.
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Honda GL1800 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 11V567000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 11E054000 · Equipment
- Recall 15V700000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 16V347000 · Air bags
- Recall 18V045000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2010 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 2010 Honda GL1800?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 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.