repaired · 2017 Q1
Foundation components: master cylinder
Risk. A rear brake that drags may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
2001 Honda GL1800Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 84 owner complaints about the 2001 Honda GL1800, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-700 the manufacturer reports only 54% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 27, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2001 Honda GL1800 has problems
84 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
42Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
16Tires1 crash/fire/injury
6Structure
6Power train
4Suspension
4Service brakes, hydraulic
3Service brakes
3Electrical system
3Fuel system, gasoline
64 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 42 | 1 |
| Tires | 16 | 1 |
| Structure | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 6 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2001 Honda GL1800 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Foundation components: master cylinder
Risk. UNEXPECTED BRAKING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH, AND RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE WITH THE REAR BRAKE DRAGGING MAY GENERATE ENOUGH HEAT TO CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE TO…
no report yet
Structure: frame and members
Risk. THE WELDED AREA COULD BREAK, RESULTING IN REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSE OR LOWER CROSS MEMBER SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. THIS SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Best & worst years
2001 vs. every other GL1800 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GL1800 median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'12'13'14'15'16'18'19'20'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2001 Honda GL1800, and the recalls they led to.
- Southern Honda PowersportsNo recall
- MOTORCYCLE COOLANT SPRAY ONTO REAR TIRENo recall
- REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSELed to recall 03V-350
- FRAME CROSSMEMEBER WELD FAILURESLed to recall 05V-027
In owners' words
What GL1800 owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
OVERHEAT/SPEWING OF COOLANT ON REAR BRAKES AND REAR TIRE OF MY GL 1800/A HONDA MOTORCYCLE. SITUATION WAS ON THE WASHINGTON DC BELTWAY, NO SHOULDER TO PULL OVER ONTO, STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. MOTORCYCLE WAS SPEWING COOLANT ON THE THE BRAKES AND REAR WHEEL, CAUSING A VERY HOT STEAM TO RISE ON OUR LEGS…
CONSUMER STATES WHEN VEHICLE IS IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC OR IN FIRST OR SECOND GEAR, TEMPERTURE GAUGE WILL BE IN THE RED ZONE, WATER TEMPERTURE WILL BE 265. CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. NLM *JB
WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE ENGINE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY AND IT COASTED BEFORE COMING TO A STOP, DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED MOTORCYCLE FOR THIS PROBLEM, THE DEALERSHIP SERVICED MOTORCYCLE PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT FOR AN OVER-SENSITIVE "ENGINE STOP SWITCH."*AK. *SLC
Own a 2001 GL1800?
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