2010 Honda GL1800 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
24 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
6,516 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 22 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 24 complaints (37.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 11 | 45.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 16.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.2% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 4.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 9 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
Service Brakes: 9; Power Train: 4; Steering: 3; Electrical System: 1; Engine: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Service Brakes, Air: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 22 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 22; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (22). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2011: 2; 2012: 7; 2013: 3; 2014: 4; 2015: 2; 2016: 3; 2018: 1; 2022: 1; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 11 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10449506 · 2012-02-27 (February 27, 2012)
I HAD DRIVEN A COUPLE MILES, CAME TO A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT AND STOPPED. I RETURNED THE MOTORCYCLE TO NEUTRAL AND WAITED FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE. WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED, I SHIFTED INTO FIRST GEAR, WENT TO TAKE OFF, THROTTLED AND EASED OUT ON THE CLUTCH. THE BIKE DID NOT RESPOND AS I LET OUT ON THE CLUTCH. AT THIS POINT THE MOTORCYCLE TYPICALLY IS ALREADY ACCELERATING AND IT WAS NOT. WITHIN A SECOND IT TOOK OFF AS IF SOMETHING SUDDENLY RELEASED AND ROSE INTO A WHEELIE. THE BIKE THEN LANDED 3 TIMES ON TOP OF ME AND DRAGGED ME THROUGH THE INTER…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10449506 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10455819 · 2012-04-19 (April 19, 2012)
MOTORCYCLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER FOR RECALL INSPECTION FOR THE REAR BRAKE CYLINDER. DEALER PERFORMED INSPECTION AND INFORMED ME THAT THE MOTORCYCLE PASSED INSPECTION AND COULD BE PICKED UP. APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE AFTER DEPARTING THE DEALERSHIP THE MOTORCYCLE BEGAN FEELING SLUGGISH AND I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THEY WERE EXTREMELY GRABBY AND UPON STOPPING I NOTICED A STRONG BRAKE ODOR. AFTER PULLING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD I INSPECTED THE MOTORCYCLE AND FOUND THE REAR BRAKE DISC VERY HOT WITH A BURNT B…
Owner-reported narrative. 16,050 miles reported. Look up ODI 10455819 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10451896 · 2012-03-16 (March 16, 2012)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLDWING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR AND THE CONTACT ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SHIFTED BACK INTO THE CORRECT GEAR AFTER A FEW SECONDS. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AND THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 16,400. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10451896 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11549329 · 2023-10-11 (October 11, 2023)
Many Honda Goldwings are known to have what owners call a stumble in engine performance which happens as the engine temperature is warming up. This does not happen when the engine is still cold, or once the engine reaches normal operating temperature. This stumble becomes a safety problem when operating the vehicle at slow engine speed and making a turn. On a motorcycle the operator depends on engine response to help control the vehicle. If the engine stumbles while making a turn it increases the chance of the operator losing their balance and …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11549329 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10481303 · 2012-10-21 (October 21, 2012)
THE CYCLE HAS A FRONT END WOBBLE AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 35-45. IT REQUIRES THAT BOTH HANDS ARE KEPT ON THE HANDLEBARS TO AVOID A CRASH. IF I LET GO WITH ONE HAND THE WOBBLE INCREASES. I THINK THE WOBBLE INCREASES THE WEAR ON THE FRONT TIRE AND CAN ALSO CONTRIBUTE TO DAMAGE OF OTHER ITEMS. IT IS ALWAYS UNCOMFORTABLE ESPECIALLY GOING AROUND CORNERS WHERE I HAVE TO FIGHT THE WOBBLE WITH BOTH HANDS. THE FRONT TIRE WAS CHANGED AND THE STEERING BEARINGS CHECKED FOR TIGHTNESS. ALL AT MY COST AND THE CYCLE STILL WOBBLES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 8,191 miles reported. Look up ODI 10481303 at NHTSA ↗