MYRModel Year Report

2001 Honda GL1800A

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2001 Honda GL1800A
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:54:57.076Z

Only 14 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda GL1800A Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 2001: 14 complaints 2001 2002: 8 complaints 2002 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 3 complaints 2004 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2008: 2 complaints 2008 2013: 11 complaints 2013 2015: 1 complaints 2015
2001: 14 complaints
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YearComplaints
200114
20028
200316
20043
20050
20082
201311
20151

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 14 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

4 of 14 total reports mention: structure.

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CONSUMER TOOK 2001 HONDA GL1800 TO THE DEALER FOR THE FRAME INSPECTION AND THE KILL SWITCH RECALL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050608

SUSPENSION

3 of 14 total reports mention: suspension.

CRASH
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THE ANTI-DRIVE SYSTEM IS MAL-FUNCTIONING & HYDRAULICALLY LOCKING THE LEFT FRONT FORK SHOCK. THIS IS ALLOWS THE SHOCK TO OVER PRESSURE & FAIL THE SEALING LIP SEAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050819

2001 HONDA GL1800 GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. WHILE IN TRAFFIC, APPLIED FRONT BRAKE SEVERAL TIMES AGGRESSIVELY. SPEEDS WERE 20-30 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050812

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 14 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

TIRES

1 of 14 total reports mentions: tires.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20050209 — structure

ON SOME MOTORCYCLES, CERTAIN FRAME WELDS DO NOT MEET MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATIONS. HIGH LOADS CREATED WHEN RIDING ON ROUGH ROAD SURFACES OR THROUGH POTHOLES CAN CAUSE THE AFFECTED WELDS TO CRACK.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REINFORCE THE WELDS ON 2001-2002 MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. ON 2003-2004 MOTORCYCLES, THE UNITS WILL BE REPAIRED, NO INSPECTION WILL BE NECESSARY. THE RECAL

Campaign 05V027000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20151207 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 15V700000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Honda GL1800A — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V027000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V700000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 Honda GL1800A 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 2001 Honda GL1800A?

The most-reported component is structure:frame and members, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Honda GL1800A have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.