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2008 Honda GL1800aProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2008 Honda GL1800a, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage50kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 10, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Honda GL1800a has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train10
Service brakes10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2008 Honda GL1800a recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other GL1800a 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 GL1800a median. How we score

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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What GL1800a owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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
Complaint 11319967 · Apr 1, 2020 · 50,000 miles

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