repaired · 2019 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.
2010 Honda GL1800Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 24 owner complaints about the 2010 Honda GL1800, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-045 the manufacturer reports only 51% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 11, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Honda GL1800 has problems
24 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
4Power train
4Steering
2Tires
1Service brakes, air
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Structure
1Suspension
1Electrical system
44 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 9 | 2 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, air | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 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
2010 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
2010 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 2010 Honda GL1800, and the recalls they led to.
- Southern Honda PowersportsNo recall
In owners' words
What GL1800 owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLDWING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ATLANTIC CYCLE & POWER DEALER (4580 CRAIN HWY, WHITE PLAINS, MD 20695, [PHONE]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER FAILED AND…
AT 35 TO 40 MILES PER HOUR, I COULD NOT ACCELERATE TO 45. ENGINE SOUNDED STRAINED AND I SMELLED BURNING SMELL. MY HAND BRAKE BECAME LOCKED OPEN WITHOUT ANY ABILITY TO PRESS DOWN ON THE BRAKES. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND WAS STRANDED IN LEFT TURN LANE. I KNEW FROM PREVIOUS RE-CALL NOTICE THAT THE BRAKES…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLDWING. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES, BUT THE REAR BRAKES FAILED AND THE MOTORCYCLE SKIDDED. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD AND SHUT OFF THE MOTORCYCLE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND GAVE INSTRUCTIONS TO…
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