2018 Honda GL1800 — Model Year Report: verdict, complaints & recalls

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2018: 34 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

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 18%

18% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

Show complaint excerpts

I was pulling into the parking lot of a restaurant and stopped briefly to decide where to park. When lightly applying the throttle to pull into a parking space the engine revved up, the bike surged, and my wife and I crashed into a picnic area.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240223

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

Show complaint excerpts

I was pulling into the parking lot of a restaurant and stopped briefly to decide where to park. When lightly applying the throttle to pull into a parking space the engine revved up, the bike surged, and my wife and I crashed into a picnic area.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240223

I WAS SEATED ON MY 2018 DCT GOLDWING, HAVING JUST ROLLED BACK OUT OF PARKING SPACE IN THE CHURCH PARKING LOT, (I DID NOT USE THE REVERSE FUNCTION) IT WAS RUNNING, WHEN I PUSHED "D" FOR DRIVE IT SHOT OUT FORWARD ON IT'S OWN, AS IF THE THROTTLE WAS...

NHTSA ODI report, 20200712

STEERING 15%

15% of complaints: steering — 5 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

Show complaint excerpts

BIKE SURGES UNEXPECTEDLY AT LOW SPEED MOSTLY WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS AND ONCE FROM A DEAD STOP. BIKE SURGE FORWARD CAUSING A CRASH AT INTERSECTION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190603

ENGINE 15%

15% of complaints: engine — 5 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20240405 — fuel system, gasoline

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2024 GL1800 (Goldwing), CBR600RR, and 2018-2019 CBR1000RR motorcycles.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump module as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KP8, KP9, KQ0, and KQ1.

Campaign 24V113000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20241230 — engine and engine cooling

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021 GL1800 Goldwing motorcycles. The primary drive gear bolt on the crankshaft may break, which can result in an engine stall and lock up the rear wheel.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the primary drive gear bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KQ9.

Campaign 24V820000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Honda GL1800 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for steering issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 24V113000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Verify recall 24V820000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2012 ▲ 2008 ◆ 2001

WORST YEARS

■ 2002 ■ 2003 ◆ 2001

See all years ranked →

FAQ

Is the 2018 Honda GL1800 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Honda GL1800 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda GL1800?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Honda GL1800 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.