Is the 2016 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 2016 Honda GL1800?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Honda GL1800 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

2016 Honda GL1800

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2016 Honda GL1800
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:55:48.862Z

Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 5
Recalls: 1
Investigations: 0
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2016: 5 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 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine

3 of 5 total reports mention: engine.

CRASH

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With bike in gear, side stand down, kill switch in kill position, and no key in ignition, while replacing the battery the engine started and the bike engine engaged and rolled forward causing it to fall on top of me, and damaging the saddle bag...

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-19

Also filed under Electrical system

I was just starting from my house and had some hesitation in first and second gear. I made a right turn about a 1/4 mile down the road and again I had hesitation in first and second gear. Note, I do let the bike idle down before taken off.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-21

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

Service brakes

2 of 5 total reports mention: service brakes.

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Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Honda gold wing GL1800 motorcycle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-08-17

Fuel/propulsion system

1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

Electrical system

1 of 5 total reports mentions: electrical system.

CRASH

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2016 Honda GL1800 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
Fuel/propulsion system: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 18V045000 · Air bags

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FAQ

Is the 2016 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 2016 Honda GL1800?: The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 Honda GL1800 have?: 1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.