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2003 Honda GL1800 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

101 owner complaints analyzed

6 distinct recall campaigns

11,750 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2003 model year. Data updated: . 52 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Structure:Frame And Members is the most frequently named component, appearing in 30 of 101 complaints (29.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior98.9%
Steering behavior33.0%
Transmission and shifting22.0%

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.

Structure:Frame And Members
30
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
14
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
11
Structure:Body
7
Steering
6
Service Brakes
5
Suspension:Rear
4
Power Train:Manual Transmission
3
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Structure:Frame And Members30
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields14
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System11
Structure:Body7
Steering6
Service Brakes5
Suspension:Rear4
Power Train:Manual Transmission3

Structure:Frame And Members: 30; Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields: 14; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 11; Structure:Body: 7; Steering: 6; Service Brakes: 5; Suspension:Rear: 4; Power Train:Manual Transmission: 3

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
35
25,000 to 49,999
9
50,000 to 74,999
3
75,000 to 99,999
3
100,000 to 149,999
2
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,00035
25,000 to 49,9999
50,000 to 74,9993
75,000 to 99,9993
100,000 to 149,9992
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 35; 25,000 to 49,999: 9; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (35). 49 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.

2002
11
2003
33
2004
14
2005
14
2006
3
2007
4
2008
2
2009
3
2010
3
2011
1
2012
1
2015
2
2016
1
2017
3
2018
2
2019
1
2020
3
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
200211
200333
200414
200514
20063
20074
20082
20093
20103
20111
20121
20152
20161
20173
20182
20191
20203

2002: 11; 2003: 33; 2004: 14; 2005: 14; 2006: 3; 2007: 4; 2008: 2; 2009: 3; 2010: 3; 2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2015: 2; 2016: 1; 2017: 3; 2018: 2; 2019: 1; 2020: 3

Pattern summary

Structure:Frame And Members leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 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 10041807 · 2003-10-14 (October 14, 2003)

I HAVE A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING GL1800 MOTORCYCLE WITH ABS, VIN NUMBER [XXX]. ON 9/6/03 I TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO MY DEALER, HINSHAW'S MOTORCYCLE STORE, 1611 WEST VALLEY HWY, AUBURN, WA 98001, FOR SERVICE. ON 9/9/03 I RECEIVED A MESSAGE FROM THE SERVICE MANAGER AT HINSHAW'S. WHEN I RETURNED HIS CALL ON 9/10/03 I WAS TOLD THAT MY MOTORCYCLE WAS AN AFFECTED UNIT IN A RECALL BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR A CRACK IN A CROSS MEMBER OF THE FRAME. I WENT TO THE DEALER ON 9/10/03 AND LOOKED AT THE FRAME AND TOOK SEVERAL PHOTOS OF THE CRACK. I WAS TOLD BY A …

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Owner report 10044721 · 2003-10-24 (October 24, 2003)

THERE WAS A CRACKED WELD IN THE FRAME OF THE BIKE WHICH SUPPORTED THE REAR SUSPENSION. THE MANUFACTURER. SUGGESTED THAT THE OWNER GO TO AN AUTHORIZED HONDA DEALERSHIP AND HAVE THEM TO DISASSEMBLED IT AND THEN TAKE IT TO A CONTRACTED WELDER AND HAVE IT REASSEMBLED. THE OWNER STATED IT COULD TAKE UP TO 60 DAYS AND OWNER DID NOT FEEL SECURE OF THIS TYPE WORK. HE PREFERRED TO HAVE THE FRAME REPLACED OR GIVEN A NEW BIKE AND NOT A WELDING JOB. OWNER STATED T HE WELDED FRAME COULD BRAKE AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, IF TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEEDS. PROVIDE FU…

Owner-reported narrative. 1,280 miles reported. Look up ODI 10044721 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10118634 · 2005-04-28 (April 28, 2005)

I HAVE A HONDA GL1800 GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. ALL THESE BIKES HAVE AN ISSUE WITH FRONT END WOBBLE WHILE DECELERATING BETWEEN 35-45 MPH. MY HONDA DEALER SAYS HONDA KNOWS ABOUT IT BUT HAVEN'T RECALLED IT YET BECAUSE THEY HAVE SO MANY OTHER RECALLS CURRENTLY ACTIVE. A REVIEW OF A WEB SITE OF OWNERS CALLED GL1800.ORG HAS HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND HOW TO FIX IT. MY HONDA DEALER SAYS THE BEARING IN THE STEERING COLUMN ISN'T SUFFICIENT AND IT WOULD COST ME ABOUT $300 TO HAVE IT REPLACED. MY BIKE IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. HOND…

Owner-reported narrative. 11,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10118634 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10135765 · 2005-09-08 (September 8, 2005)

I OWN A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE WHICH I PURCHASED NEW LATE IN MAY OF 2003, VIN#[XXX]. IT IS STILL, AT THIS TIME, WITHIN THE FACTORY WARRANTY PERIOD. SINCE IT WAS NEW, THE FRONT FORK AND HANDLEBARS HAVE HAD A STRONG WOBBLE AT SPEEDS OF 35 MPH-45 MPH. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO SEVERAL HONDA MOTORCYCLE DEALERS AND AM TOLD THAT MANY GOLDWINGS DO THIS AND THERE IS NOTHING THAT THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT. AT MY OWN EXPENSE, I HAVE HAD THE FRONT TIRES RE-BALANCED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, REPLACED THE FRONT TIRE AND REAR TIRE. HAD THE STEERING HEAD BEARINGS REA…

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Owner report 10282473 · 2009-08-31 (August 31, 2009)

MY 2002 HONDA GOLDWING 1800 TRANSMISSION FAILED ALMOST CAUSING A WRECK. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD JUMP OUT OF 5TH GEAR ON OCCASION AND GRADUALLY GOT WORSE UNTIL THE TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETELY. I HAD TO HAVE IT HAULED HOME AND THEN LATER ON HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE SHOP AND HAVE TRANSMISSION REPAIRED OUT OF MY POCKET. $3200 WORTH. IT IS A VERY UNSAFE ISSUE AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS INJURED.THERE ARE SEVERAL CASES OF THIS FROM VARIOUS PEOPLE I HAVE TALKED TO AND HONDA HAS DECIDED TO IGNORE THE COMPLAINTS SO WE HAVE NO OTHER CHOI…

Owner-reported narrative. 22,180 miles reported. Look up ODI 10282473 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10300291 · 2010-01-19 (January 19, 2010)

TRANSMISSION ON 2003 HONDA GOLDWING JUMPS FROM 5TH TO 4TH GEAR. THIS HAPPENS OFTEN AND HAS FOR SEVERAL OCCASIONS. IT CAUSES THE POTENTIAL OF LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 26 miles reported. Look up ODI 10300291 at NHTSA ↗

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Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

101 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

51.5%Usable mileage52 / 101 records
91.1%Valid incident date92 / 101 records
100.0%Valid filing date101 / 101 records
91.1%Ordered incident and filing dates92 / 101 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component2010201220132014201520162018201920202021202220232024
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
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Service Brakes
937.5%
ODI 10471197 · 20,259 mi

WHEN I APPLIED REAR BRAKE, I COULD FEEL A RAPID VIBRATION IN THE BRAKE PEDAL. IT VIBRATED THE ENTIRE BIKE. THE FAIRING RATTLED FROM THE VIBRATION. THIS DID NOT HAPPEN ON MY 2008 GOLDWING AND IT DID NOT HAPPEN ON THE 2010 GOLDWING UNTIL AFTER THEY DID THE RECALL ON THE BRAKES. AFTER THE RECALL IT STARTED DOING IT. I DID NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM FOR THE FIRST 19,000 MILES. THE FACTORY REP SAID THAT IT WAS ENGINEERED THAT WAY AND IT WAS SUPPOSE TO DO IT BUT HAD NO ANSWER WHY IT DIDN'T DO IT BEFORE. SOMEONE SAID THEY SPOKE TO A HONDA SERVICE REP AND…

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13.2%
ODI 10726390 · 19,500 mi

I OWN A MOTORCYCLE REPAIR SHOP. I HAVE DOCUMENTS SHOWING AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. IS NOT COMPLYING WITH CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V472000. THEY STATE THERE IS NO REMEDY FOR THIS ISSUE BUT IN FACT THEY HAVE IMPLEMENTED ONE. I SEND CUSTOMERS TO DEALERS AND THE DEALER AND HONDA MOTOR CO. CUSTOMER SERVICE DENY THEIR CLAIM AND EITHER CHARGE THEM FOR REPAIRS OR I DO THE REPAIR. WHAT GOOD IS A RECALL IF YOU DON'T ENFORCE IT? SOMEONE WILL HAVE A BAD CRASH AND DIE. I WANT TO KNOW WHERE TO SEND MY PAPER WORK AND GET SOMEONE TO ACT ON THIS RECALL.

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222.2%
ODI 10893351 · 10,750 mi

MY BIKE WAS BROUGHT INTO MY LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP IN NOVEMBER 2015 FOR REAR BRAKE RECALL SERVICE. MY BIKE WAS OPERATING FINE PRIOR TO THE RECALL WORK BEING DONE. IN JULY 1, 2016 AFTER NOT RIDDEN MY BIKE DURING THE WINTER MONTHS MY REAR BRAKE LOCKED UP ON ME AS I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY - I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED BECAUSE THE BIKE IMMEDIATELY STARTED TO SLOW DOWN WHEN I DEPRESSED MY CLUTCH; SINCE MY I DIDN'T HAVE A CHANCE TO USE MY BRAKES LEVER THAT WOULD HAVE TRIGGERED MY REAR BRAKE LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE A CAR ALMOST REAR ENDED ME! SO I BRING MY BIK…

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457.1%
ODI 10873922 · 15,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA GL1800. WHILE RIDING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE SYSTEM STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS RECENTLY REPAIRED PER A RECALL TO REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. ALSO, WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES, THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT FELT AS THOUGH HE WAS RIDING OVER MULTIPLE TRAIN TRACKS AND FELT UNSAFE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.

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225.0%
ODI 10807963 · 99,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA GL1800. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE REAR BRAKES OF THE VEHICLE SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V700000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE…

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240.0%
ODI 11349864 · 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA GOLD WING GL1800 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DEPRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, WHEN HE RELEASED THE BRAKE PEDAL HOWEVER, THE BRAKES CEASED AND THE MOTORCYCLE CONTINUED BRAKING AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V700000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER CYCLE CITY POWER SPORTS LOCATED AT 66 MILLARD FARMER INDUSTRIAL BLVD, NEWNAN, GA 30263, [p…

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25.9%
ODI 11427596

Removed the wheels to replace tires at 13000 miles. Noticed the front brake pads are extremely unevenly worn. Inside pads are near the metal while the outside pads are like new. I've begun mentioning this in forums and find that others are saying the same thing.

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1100.0%
ODI 11359812 · 2 mi

ENGINE IS STALLING FROM UNKNOWN CAUSE. ONLY CONSISTENT CONDITION IS THAT IT HAS OCCURRED DURING SOME FORM OF BRAKING AND ONCE CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED. OCCURS AT ALL SPEEDS. MOTORCYCLE WAS BOUGHT BRAND NEW AND STALLING OCCURRED IMMEDIATELY AFTER LEAVING DEALERSHIP. STALLING IS INTERMITTENT, BUT FREQUENCY OF OCCURRENCE HAS INCREASED. STALLING OCCURS WHILE IN MOTION. STALLING HAS OCCURRED FROM 3-65 MPH. STALLING HAS OCCURRED WHILE BIKE IS MOVING UPRIGHT AND STRAIGHT. STALLING HAS ALSO OCCURRED WHILE BIKE HAS BEEN LEANED OVER AND TURNING. …

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228.6%
ODI 11425731

when just starting out using foot brake and handbrake , handbrake came in towards grip real far and throttle cut out but not off for a few seconds. Then abs and traction control lights came on along with mode selector lights until bike was shut down and restarted. Upon restarting all would be ok for a few miles or even the whole day or would just do it all over again. It did this from june until now where it is presently at the honda dealer while honda tries to figure it out. So far they have not.

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1100.0%
ODI 11555447

This vehicle has a chronic issue with an unreliable parking brake. The brake is required to be engaged each time the motorcycle is parked since the motorcycle automatically puts it into neutral when the back is turned off. The ceases to hold the bike in place even on minimal inclines because of poor design. The brake requires replacement and/or adjusting every few months and is not reliable. I've had it replaced twice now in less than 1-year, and the Honda dealer will not cover the cost ($350) even though the motorcycle is under manufacturi…

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150.0%
ODI 11532163

E-brake does not prevent motorcycle from rolling. Never worked from date of purchase. Had it adjusted at 4000k service but it did not correct the issue. The motorcycle still rolls with the e-brake engaged.

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Structure:Frame And Members
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Engine
14.2%
ODI 11549329

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 …

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1754.8%
ODI 10523515 · 9 mi

MOTORCYCLE HAS A HESITATION JUST OFF IDLE, FROM A COLD START, DURING AN ENGINE WARM-UP, AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OF 50*F TO 90*F. THIS ENGINE HESITATION CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE STALL. AN ENGINE STALL ON A MOTORCYCLE, PARTICULARLY IF THE MOTORCYCLE IS ENGAGED IN A LOW SPEED TURN; AS A MOTORCYCLE IS LIKELY TO BE ENGAGED IN AFTER A COLD START, WILL RESULT IN A CRASH. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM TO HONDA MOTOR COMPANY. THIS PROBLEM EXISTS ON MOST 2012 AND 2013 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLES. MY MOTORCYCLE DOES THIS. I CONSIDER IT A SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT. MA…

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333.3%
ODI 10512486 · 200 mi

THE MOTORCYCLE HAS A HESITATION OR STALLING ISSUE WERE AT LOW SPEEDS IT WILL HESITATE TO THE POINT WERE YOU HAVE NO RESPONSES SO YOU ROLL ON THE THROTTLE TO SEE IF YOU CAN GET IT TO REACT THEN THE BIKE WILL CATCH BACK UP AND THEN SURGES FORWARD VERY QUICKLY. IT HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIME ON ME AND I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED AND WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE ISSUE. IT DID IT TO ME AS I RODE THE BIKE OUT OF THEIR PARKING LOT. *TR

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228.6%
ODI 10760402 · 1,000 mi

THROTTLE SURGES AND/OR HESITATES AT SLOW SPEEDS TILL ENGINE WARMS UP. QUITE DANGEROUS AND COULD LEAD TO CRASH.

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360.0%
ODI 10897457 · 1 mi

I WAS JUST STARTING FROM MY HOUSE AND HAD SOME HESITATION IN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. I MADE A RIGHT TURN ABOUT A 1/4 MILE DOWN THE ROAD AND AGAIN I HAD HESITATION IN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. NOTE, I DO LET THE BIKE IDLE DOWN BEFORE TAKEN OFF. THIS 2016 WITH FUEL INJECTION THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. HONDA NEEDS TO SOMETHING AND MAKE A RECALL.

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514.7%
ODI 11205522 · 1,000 mi

THE ENGINES STOPS SOMETIMES WHEN I STOP AT AN INTERSECTION AND START TO TAKE OFF. MANY TIMES THE TRANSMISSION MAKES A LOUD CLUNK AND THE ENGINE STOPS. IT APPEARS LIKE THE BIKE TRY'S TO ENGAGE BOTH TRANSMISSIONS AT THE SAME TIME. SEVERAL TIMES I COULD NOT GET THE BIKE RESTARTED. I TOOK IT TO TWO DIFFERENT HONDA DEALERS BUT THEY CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM. I HAVE FOUND OTHER 2018 HONDA GOLDWING DCT OWNERS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN TO THEM AND HONDA TELLS ALL OF US THEY NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM. IT IS A SAFELY ISSUE BECAUSE I GO TO MO…

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562.5%
ODI 11472486 · 8,000 mi

The contact owns a 2019 Honda GL1800 Motorcycle. The contact stated that on various occasions while riding the motorcycle, the motorcycle lost motive and electrical power. The failure occurred while decelerating or while idling. Additionally, on several occasions, the motorcycle would not immediately start. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred during very warm weather. The motorcycle was taken to the local dealer but no cause of failure was found and no repairs were performed. The contact was concerned that the failure would cont…

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1100.0%
ODI 11359812 · 2 mi

ENGINE IS STALLING FROM UNKNOWN CAUSE. ONLY CONSISTENT CONDITION IS THAT IT HAS OCCURRED DURING SOME FORM OF BRAKING AND ONCE CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED. OCCURS AT ALL SPEEDS. MOTORCYCLE WAS BOUGHT BRAND NEW AND STALLING OCCURRED IMMEDIATELY AFTER LEAVING DEALERSHIP. STALLING IS INTERMITTENT, BUT FREQUENCY OF OCCURRENCE HAS INCREASED. STALLING OCCURS WHILE IN MOTION. STALLING HAS OCCURRED FROM 3-65 MPH. STALLING HAS OCCURRED WHILE BIKE IS MOVING UPRIGHT AND STRAIGHT. STALLING HAS ALSO OCCURRED WHILE BIKE HAS BEEN LEANED OVER AND TURNING. …

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114.3%
ODI 11425731

when just starting out using foot brake and handbrake , handbrake came in towards grip real far and throttle cut out but not off for a few seconds. Then abs and traction control lights came on along with mode selector lights until bike was shut down and restarted. Upon restarting all would be ok for a few miles or even the whole day or would just do it all over again. It did this from june until now where it is presently at the honda dealer while honda tries to figure it out. So far they have not.

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Steering
312.5%
ODI 10404165 · 700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLD WING. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE GRIP BECAME VERY HOT TO THE POINT WHERE THE CONTACT COULD NO LONGER DRIVE IT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED NUMEROUS DIAGNOSTIC TEST BUT HAVE NOT IDENTIFIED THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN THE DEALERS POSSESSION FOR FOUR MONTHS. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE THAT COULD UPDATED 07/15/11

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337.5%
ODI 10852084 · 1,000 mi

WHEN DECLARATION FROM 40MPH TO 30 MPH THE FRONT END (HANDLE BARS) WOBBLE BAD. THE BIKE ONLY HAS 2550 MILES ON IT.

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514.7%
ODI 11093628 · 2 mi

THE FRONT WHEEL WOBBLES AT SPEEDS ABOVE 40 MPH AND GETS WORSE AS SPEED INCREASES. WHEN I TOOK IT BACK, THE DEALER SAID THEY INSPECTED THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS, STEERING HEAD BEARINGS, AND CHECKED THE BALANCE OF THE TIRE. WOBBLE IS STILL THERE AND FEELS UNSAFE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH. BRAND NEW MOTORCYCLE, DELIVERED MAY 3, 2018.

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114.3%
ODI 11584058

Shortly after purchasing brand new in July of 2021, this motorcycle developed a violent shake and wobble at 40mph, which could be felt between 35mph and 45mph, but was much worse at 40mph. It also developed at the same time a constant, uncommanded pull to the right. I have tried for three years to get this problem fixed and addressed under warranty. I have not been successful thus far. I have spent thousands of dollars myself because I have not gotten resolution from the manufacturer or dealer, and to this date, April 19, 2024, it is unreso…

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133.3%
ODI 11746321

With less than 10k miles I have excessive tire cupping. Upon a deep dive inspection of the motorcycle I found the bolts to the upper control arm coming loose/ backing out. Excessive amount of threads showing on all 4 corners of the control arm. I Contact the dealer, who informed me that this is normal. Doesn't look like it should be especially with grease showing on the bolts. I have examined other same year similar bikes with about the same mileage and they are having the same tire issue and bolt problem.

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Power Train
416.7%
ODI 10450035 · 4,092 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH ON I-95 NORTHBOUND JUST NORTH OF EXIT 121 IN 5TH GEAR, I EXPERIENCED AN UNEXPECTED AND ALARMING ENGINE RPM CHANGE, CAUSING ME TO DIVERT MY ATTENTION FROM THE ROADWAY AHEAD TO MY INSTRUMENT PANEL IN AN EFFORT TO DETERMINE WHAT HAD OCCURRED. FORTUNATELY, I HAVE AN AFTERMARKET GEAR INDICATOR THAT SHOWED THE MOTORCYCLE TO NOW BE IN 4TH GEAR. REGAINING MY COMPOSURE, I SHIFTED BACK INTO 5TH GEAR AND RESUMED LOOKING UP TO THE ROADWAY TO CONTINUE MY TRIP. *TR

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516.1%
ODI 10523890 · 200 mi

MOTORCYCLE HAS A HESITATION WHEN APPLYING THROTTLE. THIS HAPPENS FROM A COLD START AS WELL AS DURING ENGINE WARM-UP AND OCCASIONALLY WHEN THE ENGINE IS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. THIS ENGINE HESITATION CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE STALL WHICH CAN RESULT IN A CRASH IF THE MOTORCYCLE IS IN A LOW SPEED TURN. THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE. THIS PROBLEM EXISTS ON MOST 2012 AND 2013 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLES. I CONSIDER THIS HESITATION TO BE A SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT. THE PROBLEM IS WELL DOCUMENTED IN VARIOUS GOLDWING ONLINE SITES. *TR

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111.1%
ODI 10681256 · 5,000 mi

THE ENGINE STUTTERS AND STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS RESULTING IN AN INABILITY TO MAINTAIN FORWARD MOMENTUM, CAUSING A FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN UPRIGHT POSITION WITHOUT EMERGENCY ACTION TO DISABLE DRIVE TRAIN, SUCH AS QUICKLY DISENGAGING CLUTCH IN ORDER TO ALLOW A SMOOTH COAST UNTIL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CAN BE SAFELY RESTORED. THIS CONDITION PERSISTS UNTIL THE ENGINE IS AT FULL OPERATING TEMPERATURE OR FOR ABOUT 15-30 MINUTES DEPENDING ON RIDING CONDITIONS.

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514.7%
ODI 11217483 · 708 mi

BIKE SURGES UNEXPECTEDLY AT LOW SPEED MOSTLY WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS AND ONCE FROM A DEAD STOP. BIKE SURGE FORWARD CAUSING A CRASH AT INTERSECTION. I WAS SITTIN AT A RED LIGHT BETWEEN TWO CARS WHEN BIKE UNEXPECTEDLY SHOT FORWARD RAPIDLY CAUSE BIKE TO HIT CAR IN FRONT. DAMAGING BOTH VEHICLES.

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450.0%
ODI 11428842 · 1,100 mi

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Gold Wing GL1800. The contact stated the while riding at various speeds, the motorcycle failed to shift correctly to the next gear. The vehicle failed to shift out of first gear. Additionally, while in fourth gear the vehicle shifted to seventh gear independently. The motorcycle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed that the speed monitor needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. T…

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1100.0%
ODI 11359812 · 2 mi

ENGINE IS STALLING FROM UNKNOWN CAUSE. ONLY CONSISTENT CONDITION IS THAT IT HAS OCCURRED DURING SOME FORM OF BRAKING AND ONCE CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED. OCCURS AT ALL SPEEDS. MOTORCYCLE WAS BOUGHT BRAND NEW AND STALLING OCCURRED IMMEDIATELY AFTER LEAVING DEALERSHIP. STALLING IS INTERMITTENT, BUT FREQUENCY OF OCCURRENCE HAS INCREASED. STALLING OCCURS WHILE IN MOTION. STALLING HAS OCCURRED FROM 3-65 MPH. STALLING HAS OCCURRED WHILE BIKE IS MOVING UPRIGHT AND STRAIGHT. STALLING HAS ALSO OCCURRED WHILE BIKE HAS BEEN LEANED OVER AND TURNING. …

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00.0%

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00.0%

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150.0%
ODI 11524145

I have a 2023 Honda Goldwing/DCT which is a 7 speed motorcycle. On the highway traveling around 70 miles per hour in heavy traffic the bike just dies and it will just coast to a stop. You can not restart the bike because it is locked in 7th gear. Twice I had to have the biked towed to a Honda dealer. I called Honda and they said they have not heard of this problem. If they go on You tube they can see where other riders are having the same problem. I left my bike in at Honda dealer 2 weeks ago and they are waiting for some guidance from Honda.…

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133.3%
ODI 11662714

2024 Honda Gold Wing GL1800DR Tour fails to detect the keyfob intermittently. The vehicle does not require a standard key to start, unlock or closing/opening the paniers, except for emergency situation and requires at that time a sequence to be followed. For this, it requires that you have the fob in your person while operating the motorcycle. The concerns around the fob/remote is that it looses communication with the vehicle intermittently, inhibiting access, say, to ignition start button or properly closing paniers/top case. The case of t…

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Tires
14.2%
ODI 10458538 · 4,000 mi

THE MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBARS SHOOK VIOLENTLY UPON DECELERATION FROM ABOUT 40 MPH DOWN. AFTER CHECK WITH HONDA THEY ADVISED IT COULD BE A TIRE PROBLEM. THEY ACTED AS THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM. A CHECK WITH OTHERS WHO OWN GL1800'S STATE THIS IS A WELL KNOWN AND WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM WITH THE GL1800 CALLED A DECELERATION WOBBLE. HONDA HAS NO FIX FOR IT AND WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM. I FEEL THE NHTSA NEEDS TO LOOK INTO THIS PROBLEM IMMEDIATELY AND HAVE HONDA FIX THIS ISSUE BEFORE SOME IS KILLED. I CHECKED WITH SEVERAL FORUMS…

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Engine And Engine Cooling
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

111.1%
ODI 10681256 · 5,000 mi

THE ENGINE STUTTERS AND STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS RESULTING IN AN INABILITY TO MAINTAIN FORWARD MOMENTUM, CAUSING A FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN UPRIGHT POSITION WITHOUT EMERGENCY ACTION TO DISABLE DRIVE TRAIN, SUCH AS QUICKLY DISENGAGING CLUTCH IN ORDER TO ALLOW A SMOOTH COAST UNTIL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CAN BE SAFELY RESTORED. THIS CONDITION PERSISTS UNTIL THE ENGINE IS AT FULL OPERATING TEMPERATURE OR FOR ABOUT 15-30 MINUTES DEPENDING ON RIDING CONDITIONS.

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00.0%

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112.5%
ODI 11645955

The contact owns a 2019 Honda GL1800. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V820000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that upon contacting the dealer for the recall repair, the dealer informed the contact that the recall repair had already been performed. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the recall repair history indicated that the recall was completed on January 20th, 2025; however, the contact stated that the motorcycle had not been taken to the dealer since October 2024. The c…

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00.0%

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Structure:Frame And Members6,175–31,516 mi23,023 mi14
ODI 10029146 · 21,345 mi

ROUTINE INSPECTION REVEALED A CRACK IN A WELD OF THE MAIN CROSSMEMBER ON THE FRAME OF THE MOTORCYCLE. FAILURE OF THIS WELD COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.*AK

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ODI 10030358 · 6,000 mi

MOTORCYCLE FRAME BREAKS, ALLOWING REAR SUSPENSION TO DROP TO ROADWAY. *AK

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ODI 10033483 · 30,064 mi

FRAME CROSSMEMBER AT THE SHOCK/CENTER STAND IS CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CORSS MEMBER AT THE LOCATION OF THE WELDS. THESE CRACKS ARE ALMOST ENTIRELY AROUND THE WELDED AREA.*AK

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Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody ShieldsToo few reports for a range6,352 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 10036724 · 6,352 mi

HONDA GL 1800A MOTORCYCLE, FRAME FAILURE IN TWO LOCATIONS AT WELD JOINT. YIELDING MY MOTORCYCLE IN AN UNSATIFACTORY CONDITION AND UNSAFE TO UTILIZE.*AK

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ODI 10040845 · 12,492 mi

I HAVE A 2003 HONDA GL1800 VIN# [XXX] THE FRAME IS CRACKED ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE WELD ON THE CENTER SECTION NEXT TO THE CENTER STAND, RIGHT SIDE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

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ODI 10048693 · 2,612 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS MARKED FOR RECALL. THE RECALL NOTICE INDICATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE'S FRAME NEEDED TO BE WELDED. THE MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR OVER 1 YR AWAITING REPAIR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *NLM CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE FRAME ON THE 2003 HONDA GOLDWING. DEALER CORRECTED RECALL REPAIRS WHEN THE NECESSARY PARTS WERE RECEIVED.*MR

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Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling SystemToo few reports for a range600 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10025092 · 600 mi

AFTER 15 MINUTES IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC THE CYCLE OVERHEATED (THE TEMP GAUGE WAS IN THE RED AREA). THE CONSUMER PULLED TO THE SIDE AND THE COOLING FAN COULD NOT BE HEARD. *NLM

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Structure:Body32,237–99,750 mi86,974 mi6
ODI 10042766 · 8,000 mi

FRAME CRACKED ON EITHER SIDE OF LOWER FRAME. DEALER STATED THEY WILL RESTORE THE FRAME. CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT A RESTORED FRAME WILL CRACK AGAIN. *AK

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ODI 10113064 · 15,000 mi

WHILE INSPECTING THE MOTORCYCLE NOTICED THAT FRAME HAD SEPARATED FROM THE CROSS MEMBER. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO MOVE OR DRIVE THE MOTOR CYCLE TO THE DEALER. THE DRIVER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR APPOINTMENT. *NM THE CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW IF NHTSA CAN HELP SOLVE THIS PROBLEM OF HONDA SELLING DEFECTIVE MOTORCYCLES TO THE PEOPLE OF CONNECTICUT UNTIL THEY SOLVE THIS PROBLEM, SO THEY AREN'T PUTTING THEIR LIVES IN DANGER. *BF *NM

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ODI 10444377 · 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING GL 1800 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED BY THE DEALER, THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE MOTORCYCLE FRAME WAS CRACKED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 103,000.

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Steering1,800–11,500 mi3,000 mi5
ODI 10118634 · 11,500 mi

I HAVE A HONDA GL1800 GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. ALL THESE BIKES HAVE AN ISSUE WITH FRONT END WOBBLE WHILE DECELERATING BETWEEN 35-45 MPH. MY HONDA DEALER SAYS HONDA KNOWS ABOUT IT BUT HAVEN'T RECALLED IT YET BECAUSE THEY HAVE SO MANY OTHER RECALLS CURRENTLY ACTIVE. A REVIEW OF A WEB SITE OF OWNERS CALLED GL1800.ORG HAS HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND HOW TO FIX IT. MY HONDA DEALER SAYS THE BEARING IN THE STEERING COLUMN ISN'T SUFFICIENT AND IT WOULD COST ME ABOUT $300 TO HAVE IT REPLACED. MY BIKE IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. HOND…

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ODI 10136055 · 3,000 mi

FRONT END WOBBLE ON A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. *JB

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ODI 10185172 · 1,800 mi

HONDA GOLDWINGS HAVE A PROBLEM WITH A DECELERATION FRONT END WOBBLE. AS YOU DECELERATE FROM AROUND 35 MPH WITH YOUR HANDS LIGHTLY RESTING ON THE HANDLE BARS, THE FRONT END GOES INTO A VIOLENT WOBBLE. HONDA OF AMERICA CLAIMS IT IS JUST A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE 1800 GOLDWING, HOWEVER IT POSES A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. THERE ARE SEVERAL BLOGS ON THE INTERNET OF PEOPLE EXPRESSING THEIR CONCERN OF THIS PROBLEM...APPARENTLY THERE IS A FIX BY REPLACING THE BEARING IN THE FRONT WHEEL WITH A TAPERED BEARING, HOWEVER THIS SHOULD BE THE RESPONSIBIL…

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Service BrakesToo few reports for a range46,000 mi4 (sparse)
ODI 10895396 · 83,947 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND PREMATURE CRACKS IN TWO PLACES UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARDS. THE MECHANIC WAS TO FURTHER DIAGNOSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO DETERMINE WHAT PARTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 09/29/16*LJ *TR

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ODI 11006778 · 50,000 mi

BACK BRAKE FAILS COMPLETELY

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ODI 11046593 · 8,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 HONDA GL1800 MOTORCYCLE. WHILE RIDING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE RIDER LOST CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND CRASHED OFF THE SIDE OF A 25 FOOT HILL WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MANEUVER A BLIND HAIRPIN TURN. THE RIDER WAS FATALLY INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS DESTROYED. PHOTOS FROM THE POLICE REPORT INDICATED THAT DURING THE INCIDENT, ONLY THE FRONT BRAKES WERE APPLIED, AND THE REAR BRAKE DID NOT APPLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE RIDER DESCENDED DOWN A WINDING ROAD FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MILES, CAUSING…

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Suspension:RearToo few reports for a range7,250 mi4 (sparse)
ODI 10023360 · 3,445 mi

ON MY 2003 HONDA GOLDWING WITH 3445 MILES AS I STARTED AROUND A 20 MPH CURVE IN ATLAS MI THE FRAME SEPARATED, THE PART OF THE FRAME THAT HOLDS THE CENTER STAND AND THE REAR SUSPENSION ALLOWING THE BIKE TO DROP ALMOST TO THE PAVEMENT. THE TIRE WAS STOPPED ONLY BY THE PLASTIC INNER FENDER THAT STARTED TO MELT. HONDA'S ONLY EXPLANATION IS THAT THE WELD FAILED. *NLM

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ODI 10028657 · 11,478 mi

HONDA GOLDWING 2003 ,REAR SUSPENSION CRACKES/BREAKS,CAUSING LOSE OF CONTROL TO TURN

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ODI 10030358 · 6,000 mi

MOTORCYCLE FRAME BREAKS, ALLOWING REAR SUSPENSION TO DROP TO ROADWAY. *AK

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Power Train:Manual TransmissionToo few reports for a range22,180 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 10282473 · 22,180 mi

MY 2002 HONDA GOLDWING 1800 TRANSMISSION FAILED ALMOST CAUSING A WRECK. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD JUMP OUT OF 5TH GEAR ON OCCASION AND GRADUALLY GOT WORSE UNTIL THE TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETELY. I HAD TO HAVE IT HAULED HOME AND THEN LATER ON HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE SHOP AND HAVE TRANSMISSION REPAIRED OUT OF MY POCKET. $3200 WORTH. IT IS A VERY UNSAFE ISSUE AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS INJURED.THERE ARE SEVERAL CASES OF THIS FROM VARIOUS PEOPLE I HAVE TALKED TO AND HONDA HAS DECIDED TO IGNORE THE COMPLAINTS SO WE HAVE NO OTHER CHOI…

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ODI 10300291 · 26 mi

TRANSMISSION ON 2003 HONDA GOLDWING JUMPS FROM 5TH TO 4TH GEAR. THIS HAPPENS OFTEN AND HAS FOR SEVERAL OCCASIONS. IT CAUSES THE POTENTIAL OF LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH. *TR

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ODI 10331349 · 42,000 mi

MY INCIDENT WITH A SPONTANEOUS DOWNSHIFT FROM 5TH GEAR TO 4TH GEAR (GHOST SHIFT) ON MY 2003 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE OCCURRED ON HIGHWAY 89 NORTH OF FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA IN 2007. IT WAS TOTALLY INDEPENDENT OF ANY INPUT BY ME. IT ACTUALLY DOWNSHIFTED AND IMMEDIATELY UPSHIFTED COMPLETELY BY ITSELF. I AM NOT SEEING ANY PATTERN OF THIS ISSUE. IT HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES SINCE THE INITIAL OCCURRENCE WITH NO KNOWN 'TRIGGER' OR CLUE THAT IT IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN. *TR

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

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2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

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2026-060None

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2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

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2026-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-10 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 22 reports

2022: 1 complaints · 2023: 2 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2022011
2023222
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
2022100
2023200

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentStructure:Frame And MembersStructure:Frame And Members:Underbody ShieldsEngine And Engine Cooling:Cooling SystemStructure:BodySteeringService BrakesSuspension:RearPower Train:Manual Transmission
Structure:Frame And Members—00000
1
ODI 10030358 · 6,000 mi

MOTORCYCLE FRAME BREAKS, ALLOWING REAR SUSPENSION TO DROP TO ROADWAY. *AK

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0
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields0—000000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System00—00000
Structure:Body000—0
1
ODI 10895396 · 83,947 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND PREMATURE CRACKS IN TWO PLACES UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARDS. THE MECHANIC WAS TO FURTHER DIAGNOSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO DETERMINE WHAT PARTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 09/29/16*LJ *TR

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00
Steering0000—000
Service Brakes000
1
ODI 10895396 · 83,947 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND PREMATURE CRACKS IN TWO PLACES UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARDS. THE MECHANIC WAS TO FURTHER DIAGNOSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO DETERMINE WHAT PARTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 09/29/16*LJ *TR

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0—00
Suspension:Rear
1
ODI 10030358 · 6,000 mi

MOTORCYCLE FRAME BREAKS, ALLOWING REAR SUSPENSION TO DROP TO ROADWAY. *AK

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00000—0
Power Train:Manual Transmission0000000—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

2 patterns with matching reports.

Brake response concerns

2 mentions · 2.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 46,000 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 11006778 · 50,000 mi

BACK BRAKE FAILS COMPLETELY

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ODI 11300063 · 42,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA GL1800. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED HOWEVER FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT NOTICED THERE WAS NO BRAKE FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO CYCLE SHACK NORTH (1101 INTERSTATE 45 S, CONROE, TX 7730[phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING AND THE POSITION CONTROL VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V01000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) WAS COMPLETED IN 2005 AND NO FURTHER ASSIST…

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Stalling or loss of power

1 mentions · 1.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 7,900 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10180976 · 7,900 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2003 HONDA GOLD WING GL 1800 LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH. THE CONTACT CHECKED TO MAKE SURE THAT HIS FEET WERE LOCATED IN THE CORRECT POSITION WHILE ON THE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT CRUISED TO 30 MPH AND THE LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL TURNED BACK ON , AND THE MOTORCYCLE STARTED BACK UP ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT DIDN'T TRY TO RESTART THE MOTORCYCLE, IT DOD SO ON ITS OWN.*AK

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b