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2013 Honda GL1800aProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2013 Honda GL1800a, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints112 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 11, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Honda GL1800a has problems

11 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
Engine41
Fuel/propulsion system30
Power train10
Service brakes11
Structure10
Vehicle speed control10
Electrical system10
Wheels10
Equipment10

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

0 recalls

2013 Honda GL1800a recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

2013 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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In owners' words

What GL1800a owners report

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

I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2013 GL1800 IN JUNE 2014, I DON'T DRIVE TOO MUCH, SO FAR JUST 500 MILES. BUT I FOUND THE ENGINE OIL ON THE FLOOR AT DEC 11 2014, AND I TOOK SOME PICTURES FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE, IT WAS WET. I TOOK MY BIKE TO DEALER IMMEDIATELY AND THEY NEVER MET THIS SITUATION BEFORE AND…
Complaint 10691893 · Mar 3, 2015 · 200 miles
BIKE EXHIBITS A LOW SPEED STUMBLE UNDER ACCELERATION WHEN THE ENGINE IS 1) STARTED COLD AND NOT UP TO FULL OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND 2) STARTED WARM AFTER SITTING FOR 30 MINUTES. THE LOW SPEED STUMBLE UNDER ACCELERATION IS A HAZARD BECAUSE IT CAN CAUSE LOSS OF STABILITY AT SLOW SPEEDS AND CAN CAUSE…
Complaint 10632569 · Sep 11, 2014 · 1,247 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA GOLDWIND MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE ENGINE HESITATED BUT DID NOT STALL. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING BUT ONLY WHEN THE ENGINE WAS COLD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT MADE…
Complaint 10572733 · Mar 17, 2014 · 16,000 miles

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