1998 Honda GL1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GL1500 years
- Not enough data 7th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Honda GL1500. That ranks 7th out of 8 GL1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 16,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 | 1 | 50% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Honda GL1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda goldwing. While riding 30 mph, the rear brake failed to respond when the pedal was depressed. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic fluid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired…
Suspension rides at the bottom and when turning corners or on the highway,it makes it hard to steer. There is a two inch jerk that occurs at 60-70 mph. The dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak consumer states that the front forks ride near the bottom and bottom out on the highway with 1 or 2…
Other Honda GL1500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 GL1500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 GL1500 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 GL1500 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 GL1500 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 GL1500 | 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 1998 Honda GL1500?
Owners most often report service brakes, suspension problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Honda GL1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.