Owners have filed 28 complaints
about the 2007 Honda GL1800 with NHTSA between 2007 and 2018.
The largest single group is the brakes.
Across this model's run it ranks 6 of 14 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 27
Against the median year of the Honda GL1800. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
28.6% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 100
68% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2007 Honda GL1800
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Brakes
725.0%
2 crashes, 0 fires · median 39,839 mi
Suspension
517.9%
Median failure at 4,616 miles
Transmission & Drivetrain
414.3%
Median failure at 10,875 miles
Steering
27.1%
Median failure at 3,200 miles
Electrical System
27.1%
Median failure at 6,000 miles
Other & Unspecified
13.6%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 43,000 mi
Equipment & Accessories
13.6%
Seats
13.6%
Median failure at 5,000 miles
Tires
13.6%
Median failure at 17,000 miles
Acceleration & Cruise Control
13.6%
Median failure at 12,614 miles
Body & Structure
13.6%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 43,000 mi
Airbags
13.6%
Engine & Cooling
13.6%
Median failure at 69,000 miles
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
1,000 – 9,999 miles
940.9%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
627.3%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
522.7%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
29.1%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Sep 2007peak 3May 2018
NHTSA investigations into the 2007 Honda GL1800
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
AQ12001Opened 14 May 2012Closed 13 May 2013UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Southern Honda Powersports
NHTSA opened Audit Query (AQ) 12-001 to determine whether Southern Honda Powersports (Southern Honda) of Chattanooga, Tennessee, had complied with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, as amended, 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 (Safety Act) and its implementing regulations. The Safety Act requires, among other things, that a motor vehicle or equipment manufacturer notify its dealers of defects related to motor vehicle safety and non-compliances with federal motor vehicle safety standards.In turn, a dealer may not sell and deliver a new vehicle subject to a recall unless...
Recalls on the 2007 Honda GL1800
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
17V031000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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 wi
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the operator resulting in serious injury or death.
16V347000
AIR BAGS
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
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.
15V700000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
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.
11E054000
EQUIPMENT
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.
11V567000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
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.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2017010260 units in Canada
Airbag
On certain motorcycles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the motorcycle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward motorcycle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the airbag module. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected.
Recall 201548810,663 units in Canada
Brakes
On certain motorcycles, the combined brake system's secondary master cylinder may cause the rear brakes to drag. Continued riding with the rear brake engaged/dragging may generate enough heat to cause the rear brake to catch fire. These issues could result in injury and/or property damage. Unexpected braking may also adversely affect vehicle stability, which could result in a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the secondary master cylinder with one that has a modified check valve. In addition to replacing the secondary master cylinder, dealers will also replace the rear master cylinder and flush the brake fluid. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2014-326. All vehicles having been inspected and/or serviced under the previous recall will require re-inspection and repair.
Recall 20143268,654 units in Canada
Brakes
On certain motorcycles, the combined brake system’s secondary master cylinder may cause the rear brakes to drag. Unexpected braking may adversely affect vehicle stability, which could result in a crash. As well, continued riding with the rear brake engaged/dragging may generate enough heat to cause the rear brake to catch fire. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2015488.
Recall 20114208,654 units in Canada
Brakes
On certain motorcycles, the combined brake system’s secondary master cylinder may cause the rear brakes to drag. Unexpected braking may adversely affect vehicle stability, which could result in a crash. As well, continued riding with the rear brake engaged/dragging may generate enough heat to cause the rear brake to catch fire. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the secondary master cylinder with an updated version.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 43,000 milesSAN Antonio, TXCrash2 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
NHTSA complaint #10582946 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 43,000 milesSAN Antonio, TXCrash2 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
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.
NHTSA complaint #10582946 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 43,000 milesSAN Antonio, TXCrash2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
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.
NHTSA complaint #10582946 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 39,839 milesOcala, FLCrash2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2007 HONDA GOLDWING 1800CC FOR THE REAR BRAKE CALIBER. I WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND I DO BELIEVE THAT THE REAR CALIBER DID LOCK UP WHEN BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE WAS APPLIED. AFTER I PURCHASED ANOTHER 2007 GOLDWING I WAS TOLD THEY HAD A RECALL ON THAT YEAR BIKE FOR THE REAR CALIBER. THE BIG PROBLEM IS I NEVER GOT A RECALL NOTICE AND I BLAME THE HONDA CORPORATION FOR NOT FORWARDING ME THE RECALL. EVEN THOUGH THE RECALL CAME OUT AFTER MY BIKE CRASH, THAT IS WHY RECALLS HAPPEN, I WAS NEVER MAILED A COPY OF THE RECALL. I SUFFERED 100% DISABILITY DO TO THE CRASH AND LEFT MY JOB BECAUSE I WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM SAID JOB. IF I HAD GOT A RECALL ON THE BIKE LIKE I SHOULD HAVE, I WOULD HAVE NEVER LET THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAVE IT DUE TO IT BEING A TOTAL LOSS AND WOULD HAVE SUED THE HONDA CORPORATION. I BELIEVE THAT THE HONDA CORPORATION SHOULD STILL BE HELD LIABLE FOR NOT MAILING THE RECALL NOTICE. IF I WAS NOT TOLD ABOUT THE RECALL BY A FRIEND, MY OTHER 2007 GOLDWING WOULD HAVE NEVER GOT CHECKED. WHEN I PUT MY VIN IN THE SYSTEM FOR THE RECALL, IT SHOWS IT IS STILL OPEN AND WAS PART OF THE RECALL. I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL ATTORNEY'S BUT NO ONE WILL ASSIST BECAUSE THE BIKE IS GONE. WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO THE LIABILITY ISSUE OF A COMPANY BEING HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR SENDING OUT RECALLS FOR THE SAFETY OF ITS PATRONS? NOW I AM OUT OF WORK. ON SSN DISABILITY HARD TO SURVIVE. I WAS TRAVELING SB ON I-75 WHEN I ENTERED ONTO SOME WET ROADS AND NOTICED IT WAS GOING TO RAIN. I STARTED TO SLOW AND CHANGE LANES FROM THE CENTER LANE TO THE RIGHT LANE SO I COULD GET ONTO THE SHOULDER. DURING THE CHANGING OF THE LANES AFTER I ALREADY HAD MY BREAKS APPLIED FOR OVER 200 FEET DURING THIS PROCESS, IT FELT LIKE THE REAR LOCKED UP AND WENT OUT FROM UNDER ME. HONDA SHOULD BE HELD LIABLE. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO HONDA AND CONTINUE TO COMPLAIN WITH NO SATISFACTION. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #10568398 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Reno, NV
AIR BAGS
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.
NHTSA complaint #11096851 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 69,000 milesChula Vista, CA
ENGINE
EXPERIENCED OVERHEATING AT SLOW SPEEDS WITHIN 5-10 MILES. HAD TO STOP SEVEAL TIMES TO LET MOTORCYCLE COOL.
NHTSA complaint #11002403 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesAshton, SD
SERVICE BRAKES
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
NHTSA complaint #10928521 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
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
NHTSA complaint #10713573 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 38,000 milesSaint Augustine, FL
SERVICE BRAKES
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.
NHTSA complaint #10683598 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 12,614 milesCovington, GA
POWER TRAIN
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.
NHTSA complaint #10638088 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 12,614 milesCovington, GA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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.
NHTSA complaint #10638088 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 43,000 milesSAN Antonio, TXCrash2 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
NHTSA complaint #10582946 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 43,000 milesSAN Antonio, TXCrash2 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
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.
NHTSA complaint #10582946 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 43,000 milesSAN Antonio, TXCrash2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
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.
NHTSA complaint #10582946 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 39,839 milesOcala, FLCrash2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2007 HONDA GOLDWING 1800CC FOR THE REAR BRAKE CALIBER. I WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND I DO BELIEVE THAT THE REAR CALIBER DID LOCK UP WHEN BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE WAS APPLIED. AFTER I PURCHASED ANOTHER 2007 GOLDWING I WAS TOLD THEY HAD A RECALL ON THAT YEAR BIKE FOR THE REAR CALIBER. THE BIG PROBLEM IS I NEVER GOT A RECALL NOTICE AND I BLAME THE HONDA CORPORATION FOR NOT FORWARDING ME THE RECALL. EVEN THOUGH THE RECALL CAME OUT AFTER MY BIKE CRASH, THAT IS WHY RECALLS HAPPEN, I WAS NEVER MAILED A COPY OF THE RECALL. I SUFFERED 100% DISABILITY DO TO THE CRASH AND LEFT MY JOB BECAUSE I WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM SAID JOB. IF I HAD GOT A RECALL ON THE BIKE LIKE I SHOULD HAVE, I WOULD HAVE NEVER LET THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAVE IT DUE TO IT BEING A TOTAL LOSS AND WOULD HAVE SUED THE HONDA CORPORATION. I BELIEVE THAT THE HONDA CORPORATION SHOULD STILL BE HELD LIABLE FOR NOT MAILING THE RECALL NOTICE. IF I WAS NOT TOLD ABOUT THE RECALL BY A FRIEND, MY OTHER 2007 GOLDWING WOULD HAVE NEVER GOT CHECKED. WHEN I PUT MY VIN IN THE SYSTEM FOR THE RECALL, IT SHOWS IT IS STILL OPEN AND WAS PART OF THE RECALL. I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL ATTORNEY'S BUT NO ONE WILL ASSIST BECAUSE THE BIKE IS GONE. WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO THE LIABILITY ISSUE OF A COMPANY BEING HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR SENDING OUT RECALLS FOR THE SAFETY OF ITS PATRONS? NOW I AM OUT OF WORK. ON SSN DISABILITY HARD TO SURVIVE. I WAS TRAVELING SB ON I-75 WHEN I ENTERED ONTO SOME WET ROADS AND NOTICED IT WAS GOING TO RAIN. I STARTED TO SLOW AND CHANGE LANES FROM THE CENTER LANE TO THE RIGHT LANE SO I COULD GET ONTO THE SHOULDER. DURING THE CHANGING OF THE LANES AFTER I ALREADY HAD MY BREAKS APPLIED FOR OVER 200 FEET DURING THIS PROCESS, IT FELT LIKE THE REAR LOCKED UP AND WENT OUT FROM UNDER ME. HONDA SHOULD BE HELD LIABLE. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO HONDA AND CONTINUE TO COMPLAIN WITH NO SATISFACTION. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #10568398 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 17,000 milesNorth LAS Vegas, NV
SERVICE BRAKES
MY 2007 HONDA GL1800 (W/ABS) HAS EXHIBITED A BRAKING PROBLEM SINCE THE SUMMER OF 2010. WHEN APPLYING THE REAR BRAKE ALONE, A SHUDDERING OCCURS THAT FEELS LIKE I AM DRIVING OVER RUMBLE STRIPS. THIS IS QUITE DISCONCERTING BECAUSE IT IS UNSAFE, YET HONDA POLITELY REFUSES TO FIX IT, CLAIMING THAT IT IS NOT A PROBLEM AS LONG AS THE RIDER USES THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES TOGETHER. IT IS TRUE THAT APPLYING THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER WILL PREVENT OR STOP THIS RUMBLING, BUT APPLYING BOTH BRAKES IS NOT ALWAYS THE BEST, SAFEST WAY TO APPLY BRAKING FORCE. COMPOUNDING THE TROUBLESHOOTING OF THE PROBLEM IS THAT IT ONLY OCCURS WHEN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES ARE ABOVE 90 DEGREES F. IT APPEARS TO BE A FEEDBACK LOOP ISSUE SINCE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES ARE LINKED SYSTEMS. BASED ON THE NUMBER OF ENTRIES ON RIDER FORUMS, THIS IS NOT A UNIQUE SITUATION, BUT IT DOES NOT AFFECT ALL GOLDWING?S SO THERE MUST BE A SOLUTION. BRAKES SHOULD NOT SHAKE THE MOTORCYCLE, AND A MANUFACTURER SHOULD NOT BE DICTATING BRAKE OPERATION TO SOLVE A DESIGN ISSUE. REQUIRING THE FRONT BRAKE TO BE APPLIED TO STOP THIS VIBRATION IS SIMPLY UNSAFE.
NHTSA complaint #10543697 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Redway, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
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.
NHTSA complaint #10466105 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Redway, CA
EQUIPMENT
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.
NHTSA complaint #10466105 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,616 milesTooele, UT
SUSPENSION:FRONT
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
NHTSA complaint #10348434 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 1,000 milesNewton, IL
SUSPENSION:FRONT
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.
NHTSA complaint #10279781 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Westminster, CA
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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.
NHTSA complaint #10276211 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10,875 milesCamano Island, WA
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2007 GL1800 GOLDWING WENT OUT WITH 10875 MILES ON IT HONDA REFUSES TO COVER THE REPAIRS BECAUSE IT WAS CONVERTED TO A TRIKE. THE TRIKE CONVERSION COULD NOT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH FIFTH GEAR GOING OUT OF IT ALL OTHER GEAR ARE FINE.
NHTSA complaint #10246275 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 17,000 milesOrangeville, 00
SUSPENSION
PURCHASED MOTORCYCLE NEW IN 2007 WITHIN 12,000KM'S THE TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE SCALLOPING OR CUPPING TYPE WEAR ON THE EDGES OF THE REAR AND FRONT TIRES,REPLACED TIRES WITH A DIFFERENT BRAND AND WITHIN 5000 KM'S I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME TYPE OF WEAR,HAVE HAD DEALER INSPECT MOTORCYCLE AND THEY SAY THE TIRE WEAR IS NORMAL FOR A GOLDWING AND THEY EVEN HAVE A NAME FOR IT "GOLDWING WOBBLE",CALLED HONDA CANADA THEY SAY IT IS A TIRE PROBLEM,CALLED TIRE MANUFACTURER AND THEY SAY IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE MOTORCYCLE.
NHTSA complaint #10244753 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 17,000 milesOrangeville, 00
TIRES
PURCHASED MOTORCYCLE NEW IN 2007 WITHIN 12,000KM'S THE TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE SCALLOPING OR CUPPING TYPE WEAR ON THE EDGES OF THE REAR AND FRONT TIRES,REPLACED TIRES WITH A DIFFERENT BRAND AND WITHIN 5000 KM'S I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME TYPE OF WEAR,HAVE HAD DEALER INSPECT MOTORCYCLE AND THEY SAY THE TIRE WEAR IS NORMAL FOR A GOLDWING AND THEY EVEN HAVE A NAME FOR IT "GOLDWING WOBBLE",CALLED HONDA CANADA THEY SAY IT IS A TIRE PROBLEM,CALLED TIRE MANUFACTURER AND THEY SAY IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE MOTORCYCLE.
NHTSA complaint #10244753 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wirtz, VA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
2007 HONDA GOLDWING GL1800 MOTORCYCLE HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE AND SIGNAL LIGHTS. *NJ THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS AND SIGNAL LIGHTS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING. THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE FUSE WAS BLOWN. THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE FUSES. HOWEVER, AS SOON AS HE BEGAN TO RIDE, THE FUSE HAD BLOWN AGAIN. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALER AND AFTER HAVING THE BIKE FOR 19 DAYS, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE BIKE WAS FIXED. ONE MONTH LATER, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE SAME LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING AGAIN. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL WIRING PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10243651 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 9,300 milesTroy, MI
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
LAST YEAR I COMPLAINED ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION POPPING OUT OF GEAR, WHEN I TOOK IT IN, I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT, AND THEY COULD NOT LOOK INTO THE CASE UNLESS IT WENT OUT. THIS YEAR IT STARTED TO POP OUT OF GEAR EVEN MORE, AND IN JULY IT POPPED OUT OF GEAR AGAIN AND TOOK THE TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE SHAFT. IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT AFTER THE REPAIRS I WAS TOLD THAT HONDA HAD OTHER COMPLAINTS THAT WERE SIMILAR OR DOING THE SAME THING, BUT THEY WERE NOT HIGHLIGHTING ADVERTISING IT. IN OTHER WORDS, THEY DID NOTHING UNTIL IT WENT OUT COMPLETELY, AND THAT OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT, IT COULD HAVE CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WITH LOSS OF POWER.
NHTSA complaint #10238829 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 5,000 milesTroy, MI
STEERING
I HAVE A 2007 HONDA GOLDWING WITH HEATED SEATS AND HANDLE GRIPS. THE HEAT ELEMENT SOMETIMES DOES NOT TURN ON, AND SOMETIMES IT TURNS OFF AFTER BEING SWITCHED ON. I AM TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT ALOT OF OWNERS COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS, BUT HONDA SAYS IT IS DESIGNED THIS WAY, WHICH MAKES NO SENSE, FOR SOMETIMES IT DOES NOT EVEN TURN IT SELF ON WHEN ACTIVATED. LAST YEAR THE REPLACED ON OF THE HEATED HAND GRIPS, BUT STILL I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND HONDA DOES NOT WANT TO ADDRESS IT.
NHTSA complaint #10238828 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 5,000 milesTroy, MI
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
I HAVE A 2007 HONDA GOLDWING WITH HEATED SEATS AND HANDLE GRIPS. THE HEAT ELEMENT SOMETIMES DOES NOT TURN ON, AND SOMETIMES IT TURNS OFF AFTER BEING SWITCHED ON. I AM TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT ALOT OF OWNERS COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS, BUT HONDA SAYS IT IS DESIGNED THIS WAY, WHICH MAKES NO SENSE, FOR SOMETIMES IT DOES NOT EVEN TURN IT SELF ON WHEN ACTIVATED. LAST YEAR THE REPLACED ON OF THE HEATED HAND GRIPS, BUT STILL I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND HONDA DOES NOT WANT TO ADDRESS IT.
NHTSA complaint #10238828 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 6,000 milesBarstow, CA
SUSPENSION
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA GL1800 MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLES FRONT-END WAS VIBRATING AND THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL LIGHTING DOESN'T ILLUMINATE NORMALLY. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO SEE THE HANDLE BARS. THE DEALER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER; HOWEVER, THEY WILL ONLY REPAIR THE FRONT-END AND THE LIGHTS UNDER THE WARRANTY WHEN THEY EXPERIENCE A TOTAL FAILURE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 11,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. THE CYLINDER INFORMATION WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10221476 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.