2008 Honda GL1800A Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 10, 2026 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other GL1800A years
Not enough data 6th of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Honda GL1800A. That ranks 6th out of 8 GL1800A model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 50,000 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 2008 Honda GL1800A problems

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

Power Train1 · ~50,000 mi
Service Brakes1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train150%50,000——
Service Brakes150%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2020, with 1 complaints
2020: 1202012026: 120261

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2008 Honda GL1800A recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Honda GL1800A.

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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.

I recently took my 2008 honda goldwing vin: [XXX] to Broward Motorsports located at 2100 W Sunrise Blvd Suite 161, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 to complete a brake drag recall. this recall to the best of my knowledge was NHTSA Recall Number: 15V-700 (JV6) to address the brake drag issue where the rear…

Service Brakes · received Mar 10, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11723221

This is a motorcycle. When shifting from 4 to 5 the gear does not seem to go in. Then it jerks and clunks into 5th. Below in this form it asks for a date. It has happened since the previous owner of the bike. Ill enter todays date

Power Train · received Apr 1, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11319967

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Honda GL1800A?

Owners most often report power train, service brakes problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Honda GL1800A?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2008 Honda GL1800A a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GL1800A model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.