2002 Honda Gl1800 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System (88) · Structure:frame And Members (17) · Tires (9)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
46 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 2015-10-23 · campaign 15V700000 · 145,219 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A rear brake that drags may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, extended riding with the rear brake dragging could generate enough heat to result in a fire.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JV6. Note: This recall supercedes recall 14V-472.
Equipment 2011-12-12 · campaign 11E054000 · 7,446 vehicles
Defect: KURYAKYN IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET PASSENGER FLOORBOARD MOUNTS, PART NUMBER 607005, SOLD AND INSTALLED FOR USE ON 2001-2012 HONDA GL 1800 (GOLDWING) MOTORCYCLES. THIS MOUNT WAS SOLD ON KURYAKYN 'TRANSFORMER' PASSENGER FLOORBOARD SETS, PART NUMBER 7005 FROM SEPTEMBER 15, 2008, TO PRESENT. THE FLOORBOARD MOUNT MAY CRACK AND BREAK FREE FROM THE MOUNTING BOLTS THAT SECURE THE MOUNT TO THE MOTORCYCLE.
Risk: THE PASSENGER FLOORBOARD MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR A CRASH.
Fix: KURYAKYN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE REPLACEMENT MOUNT KITS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 13, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KURYAKYN AT 1-866-296-4728.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 2011-12-01 · campaign 11V567000 · 126,000 vehicles
Defect: HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2010, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 GL1800 GOLDWING MOTORCYCLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE COMBINED BRAKING SYSTEM'S SECONDARY MASTER CYLINDER MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE TO DRAG.
Risk: UNEXPECTED BRAKING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH, AND RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE WITH THE REAR BRAKE DRAGGING MAY GENERATE ENOUGH HEAT TO CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE TO CATCH FIRE.
Fix: HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SECONDARY MASTER CYLINDER AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 6, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-784-1870.
Service bulletins (63)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2015-12-11 · GL1800 NO. 23 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"dealer message - on december 11, several sections of s/b gl1800 #23 were revised to include information for the repair of trike coversions."
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid 2015-12-11 · GL1800 SECONDARY · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"service bulletin - honda is launching a safety recall of 2012-2015 gl1800/a and 2013-2015 gl1800b/bd motorcycles, and is implementing a recall remedy for 2001-2010 and 2012 gl1800/a motorcycles already subject to safety recall jg6. honda has determined that under conditions where the brake fluid
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 2015-12-10 · MC - THE WRENCH · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
newsletter - the repair procedure for the secondary master cylinder (smc) recall is very involved, so make sure to read through the entire bulletin before hand so you can visualize the procedures before you start. not only will you be installing an updated smc and a new rear master cylinder, but it
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 2015-11-24 · DLR MSG - MC - S · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"dealer message - effective immediately the secondary master cylinder (smc) kits for this recall are available on open order. as indicated in s/b gl1800 #23 and other communications about this recall, it is absolutely critical that only pro honda dot 4 brake fluid be used during the repair procedur
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid 2015-10-29 · SERVICE BULLETIN · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - honda is launching a safety recall of 2012-2015 gl1800/a and 2013-2015 gl1800/b/bd motorcycles, and is implementing a recall remedy for 2001-2010 and 2012 gl 1800/a motorcycles already subject to safety recall "jg6". honda has determined that under conditions where the brake fluid
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 2015-10-23 · DLR MSG - MC - S · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"dealer message - the service bulletin in support of the safety recall of 2001-2015 gl1800/a and gl1800b/bd motorcycles for a potentially defective secondary master cylinder is posted on in. servicebulletin safety recall: gl1800 #23 includes the affected models, repair procedure, parts informatio
Showing the 6 most recent of 63 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-10-05 · Wheels“i recently found a problem with a motorcycle tire that the tread appears to be coming lose from the casing. it has several blisters in the center of the tire t 63v date of manufacture is 01/22 the mileage is approximately 16,000…”
2019-04-26 · Service Brakes · 186,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda gl1800 (goldwing) motorcycle. while driving 25 mph, the rear brakes failed. the contact pulled over and had the bike towed to his residence. there were no warning indicators illuminated. an unknown dealer was notified, but was not able to assist. the contact repaired the rear master brake cylinder sub-assembly him…”
2019-04-26 · Structure:body · 186,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda gl1800 (goldwing) motorcycle. the contact stated that there was a crack on the right side of the frame where an aluminum tube entered into the mainframe. the dealer (fred cummings motorsports, 2211 chester ave, bakersfield, ca 93301, (661) 324-9695) stated there were no recalls and did not assist. the manufacturer …”
2019-04-15 · Unknown Or Other · 48,000 mi“have a 2002 honda goldwing never hade any problums at all…”
2018-05-07 · Electrical System · 31,177 mi“my f1 light came on while driving. since my goldwing is a conversion to a trike, the kickstand was fixed and is inoperable. on the public highway, trike was running very rough and smelled of a very lean fuel mixture and stalling at every traffic light and had to be restarted. a very unsafe condition. i took it to my licensed honda mechanic and h…”
2016-11-16 · Structure:body · 153,950 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda goldwing. while driving 65 mph, the consumer struck a small object in the road and a pop was heard. the dealer diagnosed that the welds fractured in several different places and needed to be replaced. the motorcycle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v027000 (structure). the manufacturer was notified of t…”
2015-12-30 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder“tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda goldwing motorcycle. the contact stated that brake fluid leaked onto the ground from the rear master cylinder. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the master cylinder was replaced. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v700000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the dealer refused to service the …”
2015-08-20 · Suspension · 3,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda goldwing equipped with a 2015 rally wagon prl. while driving at approximately 60 mph, the axle for the trailer fractured and the tires detached. the trailer was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the material used was defective. the trailer was not repaired. the manufacturer was made awar…”
2012-03-06 · Structure:body · 72,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda goldwing motorcycle. the contact noticed that there was a huge crack on the left side of the motorcycle under the passenger side foot rest. the contact was concerned that if driving over a road bump, the crack would proceed to spread and cause a severe failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they inspec…”
2012-01-12 · Steering · 30,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda goldwing motorcycle. the contact was driving approximately 30-37 mph when the vehicle began to violently shake in the front end. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised the contact that the steering bushings needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired for the bushings. the failure recurred a few …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.