U.S. public vehicle records

2018 Honda GL1800 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

34 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

7,266 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2018 model year. Data updated: 2026-09-30 (September 30, 2026). 18 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 34 complaints (17.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Braking behavior	6	17.6%
Transmission and shifting	5	14.7%
Steering behavior	4	11.8%
Fuel system concerns	2	5.9%
Engine operation	1	2.9%

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.

Electrical System

Vehicle Speed Control

Engine

Power Train

Steering

Fuel System, Gasoline

Exterior Lighting

Fuel/Propulsion System

Electrical System: 6; Vehicle Speed Control: 6; Engine: 5; Power Train: 5; Steering: 5; Fuel System, Gasoline: 3; Exterior Lighting: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2

Reported problems by failure mileage

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

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 14; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 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 (14). 16 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.

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2018: 3; 2019: 3; 2020: 6; 2021: 5; 2022: 1; 2023: 2; 2024: 12; 2025: 2

Pattern summary

Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 5 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 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 11205522 · 2019-05-03 (May 3, 2019)

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…

Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11205522 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11286673 · 2019-12-03 (December 3, 2019)

2 INCIDENTS- MAY 26TH 2019 AND NOVEMBER 24TH 2019. AT A STOP ON A STREET - THIS MOTORCYCLE HAS THE HONDA 7 SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION - TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE, THE GOLD WING TOUR DCT MOTORCYCLE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED WITHOUT OPENING THE THROTTLE CAUSING THE BIKE TO LEAP FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE IN MAY HAPPENED WHILE THE FRONT BRAKE WAS APPLIED WHICH WAS NOT SUFFICIENT AS THE ENGINE POWER OVERCAME THE BRAKES AND JUMPED FORWARD ABOUT 6 FEET - THE BIKE WAS STOPPED BY ENGAGING THE KILL SWITCH. THE SECOND TIME IN NOVEMBER MY H…

Owner-reported narrative. 12,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11286673 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11093628 · 2018-05-14 (May 14, 2018)

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.

Owner-reported narrative. 2 miles reported. Look up ODI 11093628 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11353462 · 2020-09-06 (September 6, 2020)

I TRAILERED MY 2018 GOLDWING DCT, IN A TOY HAULER 5TH WHEEL. I SECURED THE BIKE WITH RATCHETING TIE DOWNS AT THE HANDLEBARS, ACROSS THE SEAT AND MORE IN THE BACK OF THE BIKE. THE BIKE WAS FINE AFTER DAY 1 OF TRAVEL. AFTER DAY 2, WHEN WE ARRIVED WE DISCOVERED THAT THE SPINDLE ON WHICH THE HANDLEBARS PIVOT, HAD COMPLETELY SHEARED OFF, AND THE HANDLEBARS WERE NO LONGER CONNECTED TO THE STEERING SYSTEM. HONDA DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER CLAIMED THE OWNER'S MANUAL SPECIFICALLY WARNED NOT TO ANCHOR AT THE HANDLEBARS; MY OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT STATE A…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11353462 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11561297 · 2023-12-21 (December 21, 2023)

Failure to restart after a 30 to 40 ride. Honda kept the bike for almost 3 months and said they could no duplicate issues. I rode bike the day after getting bike back and duplicated problem. I traced it to a defective fuel pump. I replaced fuel pump and problem was solved. Honda has refused to repair or to pay for the repair. Bike was still under factory waranty .

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11561297 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11597305 · 2024-06-27 (June 27, 2024)

Took my 2018 Honda Goldwing for replacement of the fuel pump as stated in the recall on April 26 of this year to LeJuene Motorsports. The repairs have not been completed and it is over the 60 days timeline for a reasonable time for repair.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11597305 at NHTSA ↗

Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

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

Data completeness

34 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

52.9%Usable mileage18 / 34 records

100.0%Valid incident date34 / 34 records

100.0%Valid filing date34 / 34 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates34 / 34 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.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2010	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
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… Look up ODI 10471197 at NHTSA ↗	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. Look up ODI 10726390 at NHTSA ↗	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… Look up ODI 10893351 at NHTSA ↗	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. Look up ODI 10873922 at NHTSA ↗	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… Look up ODI 10807963 at NHTSA ↗	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… Look up ODI 11349864 at NHTSA ↗	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. Look up ODI 11427596 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	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. … Look up ODI 11359812 at NHTSA ↗	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. Look up ODI 11425731 at NHTSA ↗	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… Look up ODI 11555447 at NHTSA ↗	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. Look up ODI 11532163 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
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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 … Look up ODI 11549329 at NHTSA ↗	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 50F TO 90F. 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… Look up ODI 10523515 at NHTSA ↗	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 Look up ODI 10512486 at NHTSA ↗	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. Look up ODI 10760402 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	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. Look up ODI 10897457 at NHTSA ↗	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… Look up ODI 11205522 at NHTSA ↗	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… Look up ODI 11472486 at NHTSA ↗	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. … Look up ODI 11359812 at NHTSA ↗	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. Look up ODI 11425731 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
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 Look up ODI 10404165 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	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. Look up ODI 10852084 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	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. Look up ODI 11093628 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	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… Look up ODI 11584058 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	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. Look up ODI 11746321 at NHTSA ↗
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 Look up ODI 10450035 at NHTSA ↗	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 Look up ODI 10523890 at NHTSA ↗	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. Look up ODI 10681256 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	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. Look up ODI 11217483 at NHTSA ↗	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… Look up ODI 11428842 at NHTSA ↗	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. … Look up ODI 11359812 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	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.… Look up ODI 11524145 at NHTSA ↗	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… Look up ODI 11662714 at NHTSA ↗
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… Look up ODI 10458538 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
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. Look up ODI 10681256 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	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… Look up ODI 11645955 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.

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
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Electrical System	Too few reports for a range	1,000 mi	3 (sparse)	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… Look up ODI 11205522 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11326631 · 10 mi I AM WRITING YOU REGARDING MY NEW 2018 HONDA GOLDWING TOUR. THE TURN SIGNAL CANCELLATION SYSTEM DOESN'T WORK. IT ONLY WORKS AS A LANE CHANGING PROGRAM, WHICH MAKES IT EXTREMELY UNSAFE. IN THEIR CURRENT IMPLEMENTATION THEY ARE UNPREDICTABLE AND THEY SIMPLY TURN OFF FAR TOO SOON. I OFTEN FIND THAT I HAVE TO TURN THEM BACK ON BEFORE I COMPLETE MY TURN. THAT IS OF COURSE VERY HARD TO KEEP TRACK OF AS YOU ARE SLOWING DOWN, DOWN SHIFTING, WATCHING TRAFFIC AND PLANNING YOUR TURN. IT HAS GOTTEN TO THE POINT WHERE I NO LONGER USE THIS FEATURE AS IT I… Look up ODI 11326631 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11338896 · 33,500 mi I WAS SEATED ON MY 2018 DCT GOLDWING, HAVING JUST ROLLED BACK OUT OF PARKING SPACE IN THE CHURCH PARKING LOT, (I DID NOT USE THE REVERSE FUNCTION) IT WAS RUNNING, WHEN I PUSHED "D" FOR DRIVE IT SHOT OUT FORWARD ON IT'S OWN, AS IF THE THROTTLE WAS WIDE OPEN. WITHIN 1 SECOND OR LESS I REAR ENDED ANOTHER 2018 GOLDWING ABOUT 1 CAR LENGTH IN FRONT OF ME. WE BOTH CRASHED. NO SIGNIFICANT BODILY INJURY TO US. BUT THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY OF DEATH TO BYSTANDERS IN THE PARKING LOT IF WE HAD HIT THEM. I WAS NOT TWISTING THE THROTTLE, AS THE P… Look up ODI 11338896 at NHTSA ↗
Vehicle Speed Control	Too few reports for a range	33,500 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 11338896 · 33,500 mi I WAS SEATED ON MY 2018 DCT GOLDWING, HAVING JUST ROLLED BACK OUT OF PARKING SPACE IN THE CHURCH PARKING LOT, (I DID NOT USE THE REVERSE FUNCTION) IT WAS RUNNING, WHEN I PUSHED "D" FOR DRIVE IT SHOT OUT FORWARD ON IT'S OWN, AS IF THE THROTTLE WAS WIDE OPEN. WITHIN 1 SECOND OR LESS I REAR ENDED ANOTHER 2018 GOLDWING ABOUT 1 CAR LENGTH IN FRONT OF ME. WE BOTH CRASHED. NO SIGNIFICANT BODILY INJURY TO US. BUT THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY OF DEATH TO BYSTANDERS IN THE PARKING LOT IF WE HAD HIT THEM. I WAS NOT TWISTING THE THROTTLE, AS THE P… Look up ODI 11338896 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11363661 · 38,500 mi THROTTLE STICKS OPEN AT SPEEDS. WILL TRAVEL AT 50MPH IF YOU DON'T OVERRIDE THE THE STUCK THROTTLE GRIP. HAPPENS ON ALL ROADS. DEALERSHIP VERIFIED PROBLEM AND SAID THEY WOULD CONTACT HONDA TO GET APPROVAL TO REPLACE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY. Look up ODI 11363661 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11423246 · 13,262 mi The contact owns a 2018 Honda Gold Wing motorcycle. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the rpm decreased, and the vehicle decelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 13,262. Look up ODI 11423246 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	Too few reports for a range	1,000 mi	1 (sparse)	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… Look up ODI 11205522 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train	Too few reports for a range	6,604 mi	2 (sparse)	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. Look up ODI 11217483 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11286673 · 12,500 mi 2 INCIDENTS- MAY 26TH 2019 AND NOVEMBER 24TH 2019. AT A STOP ON A STREET - THIS MOTORCYCLE HAS THE HONDA 7 SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION - TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE, THE GOLD WING TOUR DCT MOTORCYCLE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED WITHOUT OPENING THE THROTTLE CAUSING THE BIKE TO LEAP FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE IN MAY HAPPENED WHILE THE FRONT BRAKE WAS APPLIED WHICH WAS NOT SUFFICIENT AS THE ENGINE POWER OVERCAME THE BRAKES AND JUMPED FORWARD ABOUT 6 FEET - THE BIKE WAS STOPPED BY ENGAGING THE KILL SWITCH. THE SECOND TIME IN NOVEMBER MY H… Look up ODI 11286673 at NHTSA ↗
Steering	Too few reports for a range	9,000 mi	3 (sparse)	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. Look up ODI 11093628 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11579982 · 34,000 mi The contact owns a 2018 Honda GL1800. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the handlebars had become extremely loose at the stem. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Item Number: 10187553 (Steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not assist. The failure mileage was 34,000. Look up ODI 11579982 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11661403 · 9,000 mi The contact owns a 2018 Honda GL1800 Motorcycle. The contact stated that while releasing the accelerator pedal at speeds of 40 MPH or higher, whether on cruise control or not, the motorcycle experienced the death wobble. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer and was not diagnosed. The contact stated that the bearings on the handlebar were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The motorcycle was taken to another dealer, Xtreme Machines (700 NJ-33, Millstone, NJ 08535); who did not diagnose the failure and confirmed that the motorcycle was n… Look up ODI 11661403 at NHTSA ↗
Exterior Lighting	Too few reports for a range	10 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 11326631 · 10 mi I AM WRITING YOU REGARDING MY NEW 2018 HONDA GOLDWING TOUR. THE TURN SIGNAL CANCELLATION SYSTEM DOESN'T WORK. IT ONLY WORKS AS A LANE CHANGING PROGRAM, WHICH MAKES IT EXTREMELY UNSAFE. IN THEIR CURRENT IMPLEMENTATION THEY ARE UNPREDICTABLE AND THEY SIMPLY TURN OFF FAR TOO SOON. I OFTEN FIND THAT I HAVE TO TURN THEM BACK ON BEFORE I COMPLETE MY TURN. THAT IS OF COURSE VERY HARD TO KEEP TRACK OF AS YOU ARE SLOWING DOWN, DOWN SHIFTING, WATCHING TRAFFIC AND PLANNING YOUR TURN. IT HAS GOTTEN TO THE POINT WHERE I NO LONGER USE THIS FEATURE AS IT I… Look up ODI 11326631 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11331055 · 10 mi SELF-CANCELING TURN SIGNALS TURN OFF AFTER 7 SECONDS WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY OR INTERSTATE SPEEDS. THIS IS WHAT THE OWNER'S MANUAL DESCRIBES AS 'LANE CHANGE MODE'. THIS REQUIRES ME TO REACTIVATE THE SIGNALS AT LEAST 3 TIMES PRIOR TO MAKING A TURN. THE SELF-CANCELING FUNCTION WILL ONLY WORK PROPERLY WHEN SPEED IS LESS THAN 25 MPH. I HAVE HAD THIS AT THE LOCAL DEALER FOR 10 DAYS AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIX IT OR PROVIDE ANY EXPLANATION ON WHY IT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY OR ON HOW TO SELECT NORMAL MODE VERSES LANE CHANGE MODE. I HAVE ALSO CONTACT… Look up ODI 11331055 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel/Propulsion System	Too few reports for a range	15,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11395538 · 15,000 mi HONDA MADE ACCESS TO THE FUEL DOOR A MULTI PROCESS OPENING ONE DOOR VIA AN ACTUATOR TO ACCESS THE MAIN FUEL DOOR. RIDERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE DOOR EITHER OPENING ON ITS OWN CATCHING WIND AND BREAKING OFF THE HINGES TO NOT OPENING AT ALL FORCING THE DOOR TO BE BROKEN TO GAIN ACCESS TO FUEL. WHEN THE DOOR OPENS ON ITS OWN IT CREATING AN UNSTABLE ENVIRONMENT FROM THE WIND CATCHING THE BIKE MOVEMENT AND ACTUALLY BREAKING FROM THE FORCE TO NOT OPENING AT ALL IN A REMOTE AREA NOT ABLE TO FUEL LEAVING THE BIKE STRANDED IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE ONLY … Look up ODI 11395538 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

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

ComponentPeriod

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
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-10	0	24V820000	No examples available for this selection.
2024-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	1	None	ODI 11661403 · 9,000 mi The contact owns a 2018 Honda GL1800 Motorcycle. The contact stated that while releasing the accelerator pedal at speeds of 40 MPH or higher, whether on cruise control or not, the motorcycle experienced the death wobble. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer and was not diagnosed. The contact stated that the bearings on the handlebar were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The motorcycle was taken to another dealer, Xtreme Machines (700 NJ-33, Millstone, NJ 08535); who did not diagnose the failure and confirmed that the motorcycle was n… Look up ODI 11661403 at NHTSA ↗
2025-06	1	None	ODI 11668158 There is a Service Bulletin on the steering handle bars. The dealership I take it to is Go Az Flagstaff, AZ (928)526-7959. On a recall service appointment I was advised by the service manager of the loose handle bar service bulletin. It was addressed at that time. I had my motorcycle in for another recall and told them that the handle bars are still loose and American Honda told them they wouldn't cover it. This seamed illogical to me. It is obvious that their problem that generated the steering SB was not fixed by the direction Honda has… Look up ODI 11668158 at NHTSA ↗
2025-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09 (partial)	0	None	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.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2022: 1 complaints · 2023: 2 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2022	0	1	1
2023	2	2	2

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2022	1	0	0
2023	2	0	0

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
Component	Electrical System	Vehicle Speed Control	Engine	Power Train	Steering	Fuel System, Gasoline	Exterior Lighting	Fuel/Propulsion System
Electrical System	—	3 ODI 11338896 · 33,500 mi I WAS SEATED ON MY 2018 DCT GOLDWING, HAVING JUST ROLLED BACK OUT OF PARKING SPACE IN THE CHURCH PARKING LOT, (I DID NOT USE THE REVERSE FUNCTION) IT WAS RUNNING, WHEN I PUSHED "D" FOR DRIVE IT SHOT OUT FORWARD ON IT'S OWN, AS IF THE THROTTLE WAS WIDE OPEN. WITHIN 1 SECOND OR LESS I REAR ENDED ANOTHER 2018 GOLDWING ABOUT 1 CAR LENGTH IN FRONT OF ME. WE BOTH CRASHED. NO SIGNIFICANT BODILY INJURY TO US. BUT THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY OF DEATH TO BYSTANDERS IN THE PARKING LOT IF WE HAD HIT THEM. I WAS NOT TWISTING THE THROTTLE, AS THE P… Look up ODI 11338896 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11573604 I was pulling into the parking lot of a restaurant and stopped briefly to decide where to park. When lightly applying the throttle to pull into a parking space the engine revved up, the bike surged, and my wife and I crashed into a picnic area. This GL1800 DCT motorcycle has no clutch lever or foot shifter because it has a 7-speed automatic transmission. Therefore it wasn't possible to stop the rapid acceleration by pulling in a clutch lever, and activating the kill switch would have required taking my hand off the right hand grip as we ricoche… Look up ODI 11573604 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11607446 31300-KVZ-632 1.00 MOTOR, RATIO CONTROL - this is the part that failed. It is not available for inspection as the dealer has replaced the failed part under warranty. The safety risk is, if it breaks under acceleration, you are stuck in that gear so merging onto an interstate you could in fact be run over. Yes, the dealer confirmed and replaced the component. Yes, there were warning lamps including the check engine light. After starting and restarting the bike several times it cleared, and I rode the bike to the hotel (approx. 10 miles) and then… Look up ODI 11607446 at NHTSA ↗	3 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… Look up ODI 11205522 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11607365 The BOLT holding the Alternator/Starter or ISG unit BROKE. While this caused no injury as the Alternator stayed together, it could have caused the motorcycle to shut down while riding. The Honda Dealer replaced the Alternator under the Honda Extended Warranty. There were no symptoms, lights, or warnings. Look up ODI 11607365 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11607446 31300-KVZ-632 1.00 MOTOR, RATIO CONTROL - this is the part that failed. It is not available for inspection as the dealer has replaced the failed part under warranty. The safety risk is, if it breaks under acceleration, you are stuck in that gear so merging onto an interstate you could in fact be run over. Yes, the dealer confirmed and replaced the component. Yes, there were warning lamps including the check engine light. After starting and restarting the bike several times it cleared, and I rode the bike to the hotel (approx. 10 miles) and then… Look up ODI 11607446 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	1 ODI 11326631 · 10 mi I AM WRITING YOU REGARDING MY NEW 2018 HONDA GOLDWING TOUR. THE TURN SIGNAL CANCELLATION SYSTEM DOESN'T WORK. IT ONLY WORKS AS A LANE CHANGING PROGRAM, WHICH MAKES IT EXTREMELY UNSAFE. IN THEIR CURRENT IMPLEMENTATION THEY ARE UNPREDICTABLE AND THEY SIMPLY TURN OFF FAR TOO SOON. I OFTEN FIND THAT I HAVE TO TURN THEM BACK ON BEFORE I COMPLETE MY TURN. THAT IS OF COURSE VERY HARD TO KEEP TRACK OF AS YOU ARE SLOWING DOWN, DOWN SHIFTING, WATCHING TRAFFIC AND PLANNING YOUR TURN. IT HAS GOTTEN TO THE POINT WHERE I NO LONGER USE THIS FEATURE AS IT I… Look up ODI 11326631 at NHTSA ↗	0
Vehicle Speed Control	3 ODI 11338896 · 33,500 mi I WAS SEATED ON MY 2018 DCT GOLDWING, HAVING JUST ROLLED BACK OUT OF PARKING SPACE IN THE CHURCH PARKING LOT, (I DID NOT USE THE REVERSE FUNCTION) IT WAS RUNNING, WHEN I PUSHED "D" FOR DRIVE IT SHOT OUT FORWARD ON IT'S OWN, AS IF THE THROTTLE WAS WIDE OPEN. WITHIN 1 SECOND OR LESS I REAR ENDED ANOTHER 2018 GOLDWING ABOUT 1 CAR LENGTH IN FRONT OF ME. WE BOTH CRASHED. NO SIGNIFICANT BODILY INJURY TO US. BUT THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY OF DEATH TO BYSTANDERS IN THE PARKING LOT IF WE HAD HIT THEM. I WAS NOT TWISTING THE THROTTLE, AS THE P… Look up ODI 11338896 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11573604 I was pulling into the parking lot of a restaurant and stopped briefly to decide where to park. When lightly applying the throttle to pull into a parking space the engine revved up, the bike surged, and my wife and I crashed into a picnic area. This GL1800 DCT motorcycle has no clutch lever or foot shifter because it has a 7-speed automatic transmission. Therefore it wasn't possible to stop the rapid acceleration by pulling in a clutch lever, and activating the kill switch would have required taking my hand off the right hand grip as we ricoche… Look up ODI 11573604 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11607446 31300-KVZ-632 1.00 MOTOR, RATIO CONTROL - this is the part that failed. It is not available for inspection as the dealer has replaced the failed part under warranty. The safety risk is, if it breaks under acceleration, you are stuck in that gear so merging onto an interstate you could in fact be run over. Yes, the dealer confirmed and replaced the component. Yes, there were warning lamps including the check engine light. After starting and restarting the bike several times it cleared, and I rode the bike to the hotel (approx. 10 miles) and then… Look up ODI 11607446 at NHTSA ↗	—	1 ODI 11607446 31300-KVZ-632 1.00 MOTOR, RATIO CONTROL - this is the part that failed. It is not available for inspection as the dealer has replaced the failed part under warranty. The safety risk is, if it breaks under acceleration, you are stuck in that gear so merging onto an interstate you could in fact be run over. Yes, the dealer confirmed and replaced the component. Yes, there were warning lamps including the check engine light. After starting and restarting the bike several times it cleared, and I rode the bike to the hotel (approx. 10 miles) and then… Look up ODI 11607446 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11511126 Veh accelerated on its own into traffic was sitting at a stop sign it just took off i was t-boned in the incident no lights or warning lights were on Look up ODI 11511126 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0
Engine	3 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… Look up ODI 11205522 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11607365 The BOLT holding the Alternator/Starter or ISG unit BROKE. While this caused no injury as the Alternator stayed together, it could have caused the motorcycle to shut down while riding. The Honda Dealer replaced the Alternator under the Honda Extended Warranty. There were no symptoms, lights, or warnings. Look up ODI 11607365 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11607446 31300-KVZ-632 1.00 MOTOR, RATIO CONTROL - this is the part that failed. It is not available for inspection as the dealer has replaced the failed part under warranty. The safety risk is, if it breaks under acceleration, you are stuck in that gear so merging onto an interstate you could in fact be run over. Yes, the dealer confirmed and replaced the component. Yes, there were warning lamps including the check engine light. After starting and restarting the bike several times it cleared, and I rode the bike to the hotel (approx. 10 miles) and then… Look up ODI 11607446 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11607446 31300-KVZ-632 1.00 MOTOR, RATIO CONTROL - this is the part that failed. It is not available for inspection as the dealer has replaced the failed part under warranty. The safety risk is, if it breaks under acceleration, you are stuck in that gear so merging onto an interstate you could in fact be run over. Yes, the dealer confirmed and replaced the component. Yes, there were warning lamps including the check engine light. After starting and restarting the bike several times it cleared, and I rode the bike to the hotel (approx. 10 miles) and then… Look up ODI 11607446 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0	0	0	0
Power Train	0	1 ODI 11511126 Veh accelerated on its own into traffic was sitting at a stop sign it just took off i was t-boned in the incident no lights or warning lights were on Look up ODI 11511126 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	0	0	0	0
Steering	0	0	0	0	—	0	0	0
Fuel System, Gasoline	0	0	0	0	0	—	0	0
Exterior Lighting	1 ODI 11326631 · 10 mi I AM WRITING YOU REGARDING MY NEW 2018 HONDA GOLDWING TOUR. THE TURN SIGNAL CANCELLATION SYSTEM DOESN'T WORK. IT ONLY WORKS AS A LANE CHANGING PROGRAM, WHICH MAKES IT EXTREMELY UNSAFE. IN THEIR CURRENT IMPLEMENTATION THEY ARE UNPREDICTABLE AND THEY SIMPLY TURN OFF FAR TOO SOON. I OFTEN FIND THAT I HAVE TO TURN THEM BACK ON BEFORE I COMPLETE MY TURN. THAT IS OF COURSE VERY HARD TO KEEP TRACK OF AS YOU ARE SLOWING DOWN, DOWN SHIFTING, WATCHING TRAFFIC AND PLANNING YOUR TURN. IT HAS GOTTEN TO THE POINT WHERE I NO LONGER USE THIS FEATURE AS IT I… Look up ODI 11326631 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Fuel/Propulsion System	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	—

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.

Search patterns

3 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

3 mentions · 8.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 34,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11511126

Veh accelerated on its own into traffic was sitting at a stop sign it just took off i was t-boned in the incident no lights or warning lights were on

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ODI 11579982 · 34,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Honda GL1800. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the handlebars had become extremely loose at the stem. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Item Number: 10187553 (Steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not assist. The failure mileage was 34,000.

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ODI 11607446

31300-KVZ-632 1.00 MOTOR, RATIO CONTROL - this is the part that failed. It is not available for inspection as the dealer has replaced the failed part under warranty. The safety risk is, if it breaks under acceleration, you are stuck in that gear so merging onto an interstate you could in fact be run over. Yes, the dealer confirmed and replaced the component. Yes, there were warning lamps including the check engine light. After starting and restarting the bike several times it cleared, and I rode the bike to the hotel (approx. 10 miles) and then…

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Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Brake response concerns

1 mentions · 2.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 32,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11607234 · 32,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Honda GL1800 Motorcycle. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was parked and the parking brake was activated, the parking brake failed, and the motorcycle rolled backwards. The contact fell off the motorcycle and sustained bruises and was checked out by the office nurse after the failure. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.

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Matching rule

Stalling or loss of power

1 mentions · 2.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 1,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11205522 · 1,000 mi

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Matching rule

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