2007 Honda GL1800: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 20 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes; the 2009 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jan 2017
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda gl1800 goldwing. While driving 70 mph, the rear brakes engaged independently and stopped the motorcycle without warning. The motorcycle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear brakes were worn through and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced per a recall related to the service brakes. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN and NHTSA campaign number were not available. Updated 02/15/2017*ct consumer stated brakes locked up at 70mph. Updated 7/11/18*jb *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes · Oct 2016
“Takata recall the local honda dealer will not make the repair. I purchased the motorcycle at this dealership. I have contacted them personally multiple times, they say they can't make the repair. Honda corporate has called me and called the local dealer. The local dealer still will not make the repair and honda corporate has not provided me with a way to get the repair made. I have been unable to use my motorcycle for over a year because of this recall not being made.”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda gl1800a. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v472000 (service brakes) in september of 2014, but the manufacturer stated that the part needed to do the repair was not available. The contact felt the manufacturer exceeded reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 7/1/15*cn”Owner report · Service Brakes · Apr 2015
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“Honda gl 1800 motorcycle has heel / toe gear shifter. This shifter "sticks' forward while downshifting. Riding solution is play with heel side of shifter placing pressure on heel to unlock, and repeat through downshift process. This happens occasionally while upshifting, but not as often. Have spoken to service dealer and they confirmed there is a "sticking" problem with the gearshift on these models due to bushing lockup which causes the left foot gearshift to lock up when downshifting. I have found this issue not only aggravating but dangerous depending upon traffic conditions at the time. *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Apr 2014
“Front brake locked up. I merely touched the front lever lightly to slow even more to look at the terrain, and it just locked up tight throwing me over the handlebar and causing the bike to flip over with my wife on it. I had a dealer/manufacturer maintenance progrom on the bike. I had jsut taken it into the dealer for the 42000 mile check up, and even had them write on the work order to specifically check the brakes, as I was going on a 2750 mile, 9 day trip to the smokey mountains. *tt”Owner report · Structure · Oct 2013
“I applied the hand brake to make a right turn and the brakes started dragging. The brake dragging stopped my 2007 honda goldwing. I repeatedly pump the hand brakes and the brakes released allowing me to continuing to ride. Two recalls have been issued on the goldwing brakes without a permanent fix. The brakes are a safety hazard and could result in serious bodily injuries. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jul 2013
“2007 gl1800 honda gold wing. Consumer writes in regards to obtaining recall *tgw the consumer stated he attempted to make an appointment with the dealer. However, it is 70 miles away from his home. The service manager stated if there is a problem with the bike, the consumer will need to leave the bike. The consumer stated he would not be able to get back home. The consumer would like for the dealer to examine the bike first, and if there is a problem, they should order the parts, then he would make an appointment for the repair on day when they won't have to keep his bike. *jb”Owner report · Equipment · Jul 2012
“Tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda gl 1800 gold wing. The contact stated that the front fork was leaking oil and it dripped onto the caliper and front wheel. The dealer told the contact that it was normal wear for the fork to bleed oil onto the caliper and wheel. The contact obtained quotes for the repair cost, but the motor cycle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure and current mileages were 4616. Updated 10/221/10. *lj updated 10/25/10*jb”Owner report · Suspension · Jul 2010
“On a 2007 honda goldwing motorcycle the transmission will randomly shift from 5th gear down into 4th. This causes a hazard to the rider and passenger as the shift causes a change in the position of the rider and corridor throwing the balance off. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2009
“1. Normal riding. 2. When letting off throttle motorcycle has front end wobble. 3. Replace front tire, but problem comes back after a few miles. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · May 2009
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 5 campaigns
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. 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.
Honda (American Honda Motor, Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Honda GL1800 (Gold Wing) motorcycles manufactured February 8, 2006, to May 14, 2009 originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Honda GL 1800 (Gold Wing) motorcycles manufactured May 10, 2007, to May 14, 2009 originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Motorcycles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These motorcycles are equipped with an air bag inflator assembled as part of the air bag module, used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag module containing the inflator, free of charge. Honda distributed an interim notification to owners on July 19, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KA8.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2006-2009 and 2012 Honda GL1800 (Goldwing) motorcycles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A," Honda is recalling certain 2006-2009 Honda GL1800 (Goldwing) motorcycles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in Zone A or Zone B above, Honda is recalling certain 2006-2008 Honda GL1800 (Goldwing) motorcycles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Honda Motorcycle Customer Support at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KE5.
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
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Is the 2007 Honda GL1800 reliable?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 2007 Honda GL1800. The most complained-about area is service brakes.
Does the 2007 Honda GL1800 have open recalls?
5 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.