repaired · 2018 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the operator resulting in serious injury or death.
2007 Honda GL1800Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 2007 Honda GL1800, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-031 the manufacturer reports only 51% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 19, 2018. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Honda GL1800 has problems
20 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Suspension
5Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
4Power train
2Steering
2Electrical system
2Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
1Air bags
1Vehicle speed control
1Engine
44 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 1 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2007 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.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Air bags
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Foundation components: master cylinder
Risk. A rear brake that drags may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
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…
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
2007 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
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Honda GL1800, and the recalls they led to.
- Southern Honda PowersportsNo recall
In owners' words
What GL1800 owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA GL 1800 GOLD WING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT FORK WAS LEAKING OIL AND IT DRIPPED ONTO THE CALIPER AND FRONT WHEEL. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONTACT THAT IT WAS NORMAL WEAR FOR THE FORK TO BLEED OIL ONTO THE CALIPER AND WHEEL. THE CONTACT OBTAINED QUOTES FOR THE…
1. NORMAL RIDING. 2. WHEN LETTING OFF THROTTLE MOTORCYCLE HAS FRONT END WOBBLE. 3. REPLACE FRONT TIRE, BUT PROBLEM COMES BACK AFTER A FEW MILES. *TR
PURCHASED MOTORCYCLE NEW IN 2007 WITHIN 12,000KM'S THE TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE SCALLOPING OR CUPPING TYPE WEAR ON THE EDGES OF THE REAR AND FRONT TIRES,REPLACED TIRES WITH A DIFFERENT BRAND AND WITHIN 5000 KM'S I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME TYPE OF WEAR,HAVE HAD DEALER INSPECT…
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