Honda GL1800A Problems by Year
Honda GL1800A years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical GL1800A year: 2001, 2003, 2013. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 GL1800A: 16 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2001 GL1800A: 14 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2013 GL1800A: 11 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2015 GL1800A: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2008 GL1800A: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2004 GL1800A: 3 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Honda GL1800A problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 18 | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Engine | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Honda GL1800A model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 GL1800A | 1 | 0 | — | Steering | |
| 2013 GL1800A | 11 | 0 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2008 GL1800A | 2 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2005 GL1800A | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2004 GL1800A | 3 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2003 GL1800A | 16 | 4 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2002 GL1800A | 8 | 4 | — | Structure | |
| 2001 GL1800A | 14 | 2 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Honda GL1800A years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2001 (14), 2003 (16), 2013 (11) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical GL1800A year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Honda GL1800A?
Structure, with 18 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Honda GL1800A have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.