2015 Honda GL1800
Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2015
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2015: 8 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 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
4 of 8 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Honda GL1800 Goldwing. The contact stated that the tire gauge indicated that the tire pressure was low. The contact stated that the handle bar shimmied and moved uncontrollably while making turns at a low rate of speed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-12
The front forks, wheel, and handlebars shake badly and constantly while traveling between 32 and 42 miles per hour, on any road surface. A quick look on the internet shows that this is a very common problem with this motorcycle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-17
When declaration from 40MPH to 30 MPH the front end (Handle bars) wobble bad. The bike only has 2550 miles on it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-03-28
Service brakes
3 of 8 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Honda GL1800 Goldwing F6B motorcycle. While driving approximately 55 MPH and attempting to brake, the rear brake pedal traveled all the way down. The contact had to pump the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-12
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Honda GL1800. While accelerating from a stop, the rear brakes of the vehicle seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear master brake cylinder failed and needed to be replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-12-02
Exterior lighting
1 of 8 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.
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The speedometer is faded and the lense is cloudy and the driver is unable to see the speed of the vehicle during the day at all.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-03
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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
2015 Honda GL1800 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V700000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 18V045000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2015 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 2015 Honda GL1800?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 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.