1997 Honda GL1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GL1500 years
- Not enough data 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Honda GL1500. That ranks 4th out of 8 GL1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Honda GL1500 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:turn signal
Problem: The metal stay or rubber support for the rear turn signal can fall causing the rear turn signal light to be out-of-position.
Risk: Vehicles following may not notice the turn signal increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will replace the metal stay and rubber supports of the rear turn signal.
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.
While driving the motorcycle a loud noise was heard. The starter and engine stayed on at the same time. Engine failed to shut down. This caused the motorcycle to jerk forward uncontrollably. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. *ak
Tire delaminated during normal wear and use, refused by dealer to admit defect. Said dunlop would not warranty tire, no replacement. *ak( dot number: tire size: 16x180 )
Glare from sunlight during dawn/dusk makes reading instruments impossible. *ak
Right foot brake is some what ackward position. You must rotate your for your ankle to its fullest downward position in order to get proper braking. Please describe details.
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 | 4 | 1 |
| 1996 GL1500 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 GL1500 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Honda GL1500?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, interior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Honda GL1500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.