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2013 Honda Gl1800a problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Engine (3) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Wheels (1)

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11
Complaints
0
Recalls
8
Service bulletins
1
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (8)

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 2016-01-22 · DLR MSG - MC - R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

dealer message - the available stock of the repair kit for ‘13-’14 gl1800b/bd (f6b) has become low. as a result, the availability of p/n 06454-mjg-306 will be controlled by techline until further notice. all other parts for this campaign remain available on open order.

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

Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2018-05-11 · Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) · 2 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2018 honda goldwing 1800d (na). while operating the motorcycle and using the gps, the voice guidance audio would stop working, forcing the rider to look down to read the navigation screen. the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified and confirmed that the failure was due to a software issue; howev…”

2018-03-21 · Structure:body · 12,000 mi

“vibration cracks mounts on rear portion of front fender. (this is the second time it has happened to me and has happened to my son also) if left unnoticed both sides will fail and the front fender could wedge into the front fork/fairing area and jam steering, severe a brake line,or cause a blow out of front or rear tire.( vibration caused by moti…”

2017-06-02 · Power Train · 14,054 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda goldwing. upon inspection, it was discovered that oil was present near the rear axle differential. the motorcycle was taken to the dealer, freedom power sport of fort worth, texas, where it was diagnosed that the o-ring in the rear differential failed and caused oil to leak. the o-rings needed to be replaced. the m…”

2015-09-17 · Wheels · 5,100 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda goldwing. while driving 70 mph, the studs on the wheel became inoperable, which caused the rear tire on the motorcycle to fail. the contact also stated that the failure recurred twice. the motorcycle was towed to a dealer where it was repaired. the details of the repairs were unknown. the manufacturer was notifie…”

2015-08-04 · Service Brakes · 1,712 mi · 💥 crash

“rear brake dragging. rear disks heating up. dragging brake led to tip over at slow speed. there is a recall on earlier year honda goldwings. this model 2013 is not included in the previous recalls.…”

2015-03-03 · Engine · 200 mi

“i bought a brand new 2013 gl1800 in june 2014, i don't drive too much, so far just 500 miles. but i found the engine oil on the floor at dec 11 2014, and i took some pictures from the bottom of the engine, it was wet. i took my bike to dealer immediately and they never met this situation before and told me the goldwing engine never leaks, j…”

2014-09-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 1,247 mi

“bike exhibits a low speed stumble under acceleration when the engine is 1) started cold and not up to full operating temperature and 2) started warm after sitting for 30 minutes. the low speed stumble under acceleration is a hazard because it can cause loss of stability at slow speeds and can cause lack of acceleration when turning onto a main h…”

2014-03-17 · Engine · 16,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda goldwind motorcycle. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine hesitated but did not stall. the failure was recurring but only when the engine was cold. the vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer. the manufacture was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure milea…”

2013-10-01 · Vehicle Speed Control · 500 mi

“2013 honda goldwing navi package throttle response stumbles when the engine is cold. after a cold engine start, regardless of outside temperature, starting in a low gear (1st or 2nd is normal), upon throttle roll-in, the engine will not respond enough to keep forward momentum. you have to slip the clutch and keep the rpm's up to keep the motorcyc…”

2013-07-29 · Engine · 900 mi

“on a cold engine start releasing the clutch and attempting to accelerate, the engine will "stumble" or hesitate, then catch and accelerate erratically and run rough for a short time. on a motorcycle, in a turn where the machine must be leaned over, this results in a loss of control and dropping the 950 lb. machine. this happens when the engine has…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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