2001 Honda Honda Motorcycle
Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2001: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 28 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
1 of 3 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
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Avon 180/60VR16 tire being sold for use on the rear of the Honda GL1800 gold wing. 1ST incident-approximately 4500 miles on the tire began to notice a vibration. Within 200 miles there was definite separation in the tread. The tire was replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-09-20
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.
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The bike overheats (As indicated by the gauge) while driven slowly in traffic. You must try to get out of traffic quickly to the side of the road before the coolant would come out and go under the rear tire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-24
Electrical system
1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator.
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Alternator is unable to keep the battery charged if the high beams are on. Motorcycle will stop running when the battery finally gives up. After 1 and half hors bike will loose all electrical power and fail regardless of rate of travel.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-12
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2001 Honda Honda Motorcycle — pre-purchase inspection
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- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2001 Honda Honda Motorcycle 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 Honda Motorcycle?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Honda Honda Motorcycle have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.