1996 Honda GL1500 Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1996 Honda GL1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1996 Honda GL1500. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by suspension (2) and electrical system (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 55,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes2 25%
- Suspension2 25%
- Electrical system1 13%
- Engine cooling1 13%
- Exterior lighting1 13%
- Steering1 13%
Example complaints
Suspension: “Motorcycle never handled properly. In september consumer was almost stopped when rear of motorcycle locked the wheel. This resulted from swing arm becoming bent, and disconnected partially from frame of motorcycle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #886745, filed 2001-04Engine cooling: “Balance sensor malfunctioned while on the road, causing the engine to shut off. Client was thrown off motorcycle and landed on his back, puncturing a lung.”
NHTSA complaint #541468, filed 1998-09Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 55,000 and 55,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1996 Honda GL1500 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1996 Honda GL1500.
Other model years of the Honda GL1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 6 | 70,151 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 8 | 55,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Honda GL1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1996 Honda GL1500 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1996 Honda GL1500 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by suspension with 2.
Has the 1996 Honda GL1500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1996 Honda GL1500 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 55,000 miles and the middle half falls between 55,000 and 55,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.