2002 Honda Gl1800a problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:frame And Members (3) · Service Brakes (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
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.
Service bulletins (26)
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.
Structure:body:trunk Lid 2017-05-30 · The Wrench - Jun · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technician newsletter - when troubleshooting it is good to have all of the tools at your disposal. if you are diagnosing a power trunk lock remote control issue on a gl1800, there is a honda tool that you may not know is capable of testing the trunk lock remote.
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 26 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-05-09 · Service Brakes · 47,400 mi · 💥 crash“this concerns an ongoing safety recall for rear brake lockup on gl1800 goldwing. i own a 2002 model. three times in the last month, my rear brake has locked up, one time causing me to loose control and drop the bike, being slightly injured, with a scrape to the right arm. honda has thus far not reimbursed me for repairs that is supposed to be an u…”
2017-07-24 · Service Brakes · 46,000 mi“following brake recall repair completed in late 2016 by honda dealer, motorcycle has experienced same failure of rear caliper/brakes hydraulically seizing to a complete stop of bike. the honda recall(s) (2 recalls) is still not adequate to fix the problem with the secondary master cylinder and rear brakes with goldwings.…”
2009-07-21 · Structure:frame And Members · 157,200 mi“i ride a 2002 honda goldwing gl1800a. in mid june the starter switch stuck and the starter failed. while checking the starter the honda dealer found my frame was broken in two on one side and cracked on the other just behind the passenger foot rest. if the second side had broken the trunk, backrest, saddle bags would have fallen off most likely …”
2008-11-08 · Structure:frame And Members · 64,760 mi“2002 ,1800 goldwing motorcycle . i was checking the bike over and found a crack in the frame . the cracks is right behind both passenger floorboards. right now the bike is at a honda motorcycle dealership . waiting to see what honda is going to do. *tr…”
2005-06-02 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip“vehicle is a 2002 honda goldwing gl1800 motorcycle. when applying the rear brake, it causes the entire motorcycle to violently shudder. the shudder worsens as the ambient air temperature rises. due to the technique of turning on a motorcycle by leaning, this causes a very serious safety issue. honda has tried approximately 4 fixes over the past 2 y…”
2004-09-08 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System“i have a 2002 honda goldwing that continues to get hot and boil over in front of the rear tire while in traffic. i also have knowledge of 5 more goldwing doing the same thing. all of these bikes have had the ecm changed out.*ak…”
2004-05-05 · Electrical System“while driving 55 mph motorcycle stalled. consumer restarted motorcycle and drove it to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. *ak…”
2004-03-22 · Structure:frame And Members · 18,050 mi“crack in 2002 abs honda gold wing motorcycle frame on left lower frame. *ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.