2013 Honda GL1800
Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2013
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 9 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 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel/propulsion system
4 of 9 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
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The motorcycle has a hesitation or stalling issue were at low speeds it will hesitate to the point were you have no responses so you roll on the throttle to see if you can get it to react then the bike will catch back up and then surges forward very...
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-17
Also filed under Engine
Engine
3 of 9 total reports mention: engine.
Service brakes
3 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
2013 gl 1800 anti dive device failure causing bumps while riding.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-07-30
Also filed under Suspension
Vehicle speed control
1 of 9 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Suspension
1 of 9 total reports mentions: suspension.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2015-04-20Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-11-13 Inconsistent Throttle Control
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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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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
2013 Honda GL1800 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel/propulsion system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V700000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 18V045000 · Air bags
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2013 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 2013 Honda GL1800?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Honda GL1800 have?
- 2 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.