1996 Honda GL1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GL1500 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Honda GL1500. That ranks 2nd out of 8 GL1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 25%), typically at around 55,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Honda GL1500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 25% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Honda GL1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Honda GL1500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Self applying rear brake at highway speed. Must stomp brake pedal to release. Unpredictable occurance.
The turn signals on all honda goldwings motorcycle are designed to cancel after 7 seconds or after 110 yards of travel. This means at highway speeds, the consumer had to turn on the signals many times before turning. The consumer feels this is very distracting and dangerous. The consumer indicated…
The consumer states that the suspension and bearing was getting worse, and has been present for 4-5 years. The consumer states that he had taken the motorcycle to the dealer and they wont acknowledge the problem. The dealer stated that the suspension was shot and is was covered by warranty but they…
Motorcycle never handled properly. In september consumer was almost stopped when rear of motorcycle locked the wheel. This resulted from swing arm becoming bent, and disconnected partially from frame of motorcycle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak
Balance sensor malfunctioned while on the road, causing the engine to shut off. Client was thrown off motorcycle and landed on his back, puncturing a lung.
Other Honda GL1500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 GL1500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 GL1500 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 GL1500 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 GL1500 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 GL1500 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 GL1500 | 4 | 1 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 GL1500 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Honda GL1500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, suspension, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Honda GL1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Honda GL1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GL1500 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.