1999 Honda GL1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 22, 2012 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other GL1500 years
Not enough data 3rd of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Honda GL1500. That ranks 3rd out of 8 GL1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 43,362 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1999 Honda GL1500 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure2 · ~43,362 mi
Equipment Adaptive/mobility1 · ~43,362 mi
Power Train1
Suspension1
Tires1 · ~96,940 mi
Visibility1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure233%43,362——
Equipment Adaptive/mobility117%43,362——
Power Train117%———
Suspension117%———
Tires117%96,940——
Visibility117%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2002, with 2 complaints
1999: 1199912000: 1200012002: 2200222011: 1201112012: 120121

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Honda GL1500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Honda GL1500.

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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 1999 honda goldwing motorcycle. The vehicle was equipped with kenda kruz k673 tires (n/a), tire size 160/80/16 (n/a). The dot number was k3bp2311. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact heard a loud thumping noise and maneuvered to the side of the road where he…

Tires · received Aug 22, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10471879

A 1999 honda goldwing motorcycle was converted to a trike using a conversion kit manufactured by champion trikes, a division of champion motorcycle accessories international, inc from garden grove california. The kit used was manufactured in august of 2006 with a serial number of 709268. The swing…

Equipment Adaptive/mobility · received Aug 25, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10421498

Piece that covers the oil filter and other parts on body frame cracked apart without being in an accident, or without any force being applied.*ak

Structure · received Sep 6, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8018037

Front end has a speed wobble while consumer is driving at highway speeds. Has not contacted dealer yet. *ak

Suspension · received Apr 1, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8006703

Drive boot covers the driveshaft to prevent dirt & grime to enter. However, it developed a hole, and is allowing dirt to get to universal joint. Driveshaft shaft would lock up. This could cause an accident. *ak

Power Train · received May 25, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 862582

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Honda GL1500?

Owners most often report structure, equipment adaptive/mobility, power train problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Honda GL1500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.