11 of the
60 complaints about the 2008 Honda GL1800 are about the
braking system — 18% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
33,000 miles.
F
11
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Service Brakes
654.5%
Master Cylinder
327.3%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
218.2%
What owners said
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
Memphis, TNCrash2 killed
SERVICE BRAKES
The contact reported on a 2008 Honda Goldwing GL1800 Motorcycle. The contact is an Attorney and stated that the motorcycle was traveling at an undetermined speed and the braking system malfunctioned causing the operator to lose control of the motorcycle and drive off the road, down an embankment, and crash into a tree. During the crash, both the operator and the passenger of the motorcycle suffered fatal injuries. Prior to the crash, a fellow motorcyclist was told that the braking system of the motorcycle was not operating properly. A police report was taken at the scene. The cause of the crash was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet contacted. The VIN indicated an open recall for NHTSA campaign number 15v700000(service brakes). The failure mileage was unknown.
NHTSA complaint #11441443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Birmingham, AL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA GOLDWING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V700000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. HALL'S MOTORSPORTS BIRMINGHAM (2878 US-31, PELHAM, AL 35124, (205) 664-4999) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THE PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11331994 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 37,065 milesMoro, IL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA GOLDWING. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC, THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES DID NOT WORK. THE CONTACT DOWNSHIFTED TO A STOP. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS DRIVEN HOME. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED TWO YEARS AGO DUE TO THE SAME FAILURE. THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,065.
NHTSA complaint #10980209 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Middlefield, OHCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 HONDA GOLDWING. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A DITCH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIBS, HANDS, AND A PUNCTURED LUNG, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10915758 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
River Ridge, LA
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA GOLDWING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A MANUFACTURER RECALL CONCERNING THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR A WEEK, BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE INTERNAL BRAKE FLUID LEAK. A WEEK LATER, THE CONTACT OBTAINED ACCESS TO THE VEHICLE AND THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER'S RECALL REPAIR FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING ON A RESPONSE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE REMAINED PARKED AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE RECALL DETAILS AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10915391 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Shiloh, IL
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA GOLDWING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V472000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10788841 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 24,000 milesLewisville, TX
SERVICE BRAKES
REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP WHILE STARTING FORWARD THEN RELEASED THEN LOCKED WHILE I WAS PULLING ONTO HWY 25 NORTH IN RATON NM.
NHTSA complaint #10788162 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 38,000 milesMesa, AZ
SERVICE BRAKES
I TOOK MY MOTORCYCLE TO RIDE NOW 3333 N. ARIZONA AVE CHANDLER AZ 85225 480 503-3333 FOR A BRAKE RECALL AND WAS TOLD THE PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER AND THEY DON'T KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO WAIT FOR HONDA TO FIX THIS PROBLEM?
NHTSA complaint #10639187 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 33,000 milesYukon, OK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA GOLD WING GL1800 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING REPAIRS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:11V567000(SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER), THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 70 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER THE FAILURE AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 33,000. UPDATED 7/27/12
NHTSA complaint #10462587 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Canton, GA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
2008 HONDA GL 1800/A GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL, STATING DEALER FAILED TO REMEDY THE DEFECT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED PRIOR TO THE RECALL, HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR BRAKES WOULD INTERMITTENTLY DRAG WHILE RIDING. AFTER BRAKING, A LOUD SCRAPING NOISE WAS CLEARLY AUDIBLE OVER THE ENGINE AND ROAD NOISE. A FEW HARD PUMPS ON THE BRAKES WOULD USUALLY CAUSE THE BRAKES TO RELEASE AND THE NOISE TO STOP. THE DEALER CONTINUED TO TELL THE CONSUMER THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE MOTORCYCLE. RECALL# 11V567000.
NHTSA complaint #10447641 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,200 milesPalm Cost, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA GOLD WING MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 70 MPH, THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED WITHOUT WARRANT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKE FLUID AND BLED THE BRAKES BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT THEY WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE TWO ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DIFFERENT DEALER WHO REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS, DRUM, DISC AND MASTER CYLINDER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 4,200. UPDATED 07/19/10. *LJ UPDATED 09/13/10
NHTSA complaint #10330974 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.