2010 Honda GL1800: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 24 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes; the 2009 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jan 2018
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda goldwing. The contact stated that the rear brake pedal was depressed but failed to engage. The vehicle was taken to atlantic cycle & power dealer (4580 crain hwy, white plains, md 20695, (301) 392-1770) where it was diagnosed that the rear master cylinder failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred four times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000. The VIN was not available. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes · Oct 2018
“At 35 to 40 miles per hour, I could not accelerate to 45. Engine sounded strained and I smelled burning smell. My hand brake became locked open without any ability to press down on the brakes. I had to pull over and was stranded in left turn lane. I knew from previous re-call notice that the brakes can lock, but my bike had the re-call fixed where the master cylinder was replaced, it still failed. My bike was towed in today to the dealership and I will not hear until they look at it. I know it was the brakes though and I am really upset that the re-call fix may not be a fix at all. I was on the road going straight in motion when this happened.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Aug 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda gold wing. The contact stated that the vehicle shifted gears independently, while driving approximately 50 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that transmission had bent shifter fork. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2015
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda goldwing. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact applied the front and rear brakes, but the rear brakes failed and the motorcycle skidded. The contact maneuvered off the road and shut off the motorcycle. The dealer was contacted and gave instructions to repair the brake cylinder. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8,200.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jul 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda goldwing motorcycle. The contact stated that the brakes seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder, the brake rotor and pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,250.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Mar 2015
“At the gas station the brakes blocked . The manufacturer honda issued a recall in 2012 . I took the motorcycle to the dealer after checking it I was told the problem was fixed . Between the recall and the problem the motorcycle was revised twice for 8000 and 12000 miles. During these revisions the brakes should have been checked , they were not . Imagine what happens if I am on the road at 55 miles an hour and the brakes block what do you suggest me to do since the manufacturer , honda and the dealer are not very helpful . [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes · May 2013
“Tl* the contact owned a 2010 honda goldwing motorcycle. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle failed to respond when the brakes were applied. As a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a guardrail. The contact suffered an amputation of the left leg that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jan 2013
“Handle bars will start to shake and wobble. This can happen when going into a turn or just going down the road. It will stop after the turn or I just put a tighter grip on the handle bars. It can feel like the motorcycle is going out of control. I have taken the motorcycle to two different dealers and was told this is a common problem that honda will not fix. *tr”Owner report · Steering · Aug 2012
“The cycle has a front end wobble at speeds between 35-45. It requires that both hands are kept on the handlebars to avoid a crash. If I let go with one hand the wobble increases. I think the wobble increases the wear on the front tire and can also contribute to damage of other items. It is always uncomfortable especially going around corners where I have to fight the wobble with both hands. The front tire was changed and the steering bearings checked for tightness. All at my cost and the cycle still wobbles. *tr”Owner report · Steering · Apr 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda goldwing. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the transmission shifted out of gear and the contact almost lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle shifted back into the correct gear after a few seconds. The dealer was not notified and the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was 16,400. The VIN was not available.”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2012
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - 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 2009-2010 and 2012-2016 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles. These motorcycles have air bag inflators assembled as part of the air bag module that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda Motorcycle Customer Support at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KJ1.
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 2010 Honda GL1800 reliable?
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 2010 Honda GL1800. The most complained-about area is service brakes.
Does the 2010 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.