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.
2012 Honda GL1800Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 31 owner complaints about the 2012 Honda GL1800, most often about the engine. 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 January 9, 2018. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Honda GL1800 has problems
31 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
17Engine
17Fuel/propulsion system
5Power train
3Vehicle speed control
2Suspension
2Electrical system
1Wheels
1Service brakes
1Service brakes, hydraulic
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 17 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 17 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2012 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 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the operator 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
2012 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
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2012 Honda GL1800, and the recalls they led to.
- Southern Honda PowersportsNo recall
- Inconsistent Throttle ControlNo recall
In owners' words
What GL1800 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
MY GOLDWING HAS THE HESITATION PROBLEM LIKE SO MANY OTHERS. I HAVE ALMOST DROPPED THE BIKE A COUPLE OF TIMES BECAUSE OF THE STUMBLE. IT WILL HESITATE AND THEN THE ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY GET FUEL AGAIN AND LUNGE FORWARD DANGEROUSLY. IF I WOULD HIT SAND OR GRAVEL OR BE ON A GRAVEL ROAD OR GRAVEL…
ON COLD START-UPS(EVEN IN THE SUMMER IN FLORIDA), THE MOTORCYCLE WILL STUMBLE OR HESITATE UNTIL WARMED UP. THIS CAUSES INCONSISTENT AND UNPREDICTABLE THROTTLE CONTROL IN SLOW TURNS. I HAVE NEARLY DROPPED THE MOTORCYCLE MULTIPLE TIMES AND ALSO HAVE ENCOUNTERED PULLING OUT IN TRAFFIC AND NOT HAVING…
ENGINE HAS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH SEVERE HESITATION TO A MOMENTARY LOSS OF COMPLETE POWER DURING COLD OPERATING TEMPERATURES AND SAME SEVERE PROBLEM ON HOT SHUT DOWN AND RESTART. ALSO HESITATES AT ALL TIMES WHILE DRIVING BUT NOT AS SEVERE AS FIRST TWO. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE IN TRAFFIC…
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