2001 Honda GL1800 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Honda GL1800, 7% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,800 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Motorcycle, Honda goldwing, 2001 left frame crack: there have been numerous instances of frames being cracked and upon inspection of my motorcycle frame I noticed that I have the identical crack in my frame. The crack is located adjacent to the left passenger footrest and is visible by removing the rear tire and viewing it from under the bike. The crack extends down from a weld that attaches the lower left rear support tube to the center section of the frame.”
NHTSA complaint #10325068, filed 2010-04, 93,457 miles“I've been keeping a close eye on the frame issues since I have an early '01 standard. During the one recall the dealer found that the welds were too small and had them repaired per the service bulletin. Then later they found a crack on the left crossmember above the battery where we've seen others cracked. The dealer checked with Honda to see if they would replace the frame and Honda said no. The dealer did repair the frame by welding and sprayed silver paint over the repair under warranty. Now three years later and out of both the original and extended warranties I found another crack. …”
NHTSA complaint #10239119, filed 2008-08, 64,999 miles“On my 2001 Honda goldwing GL1800 my frame is cracked on the left side above the passenger footrest. This crack was found today sept.22 2008. I was told to go ahead and report this problem with your department. I will be contacting american Honda as soon as I go to my dealer and let them inspect my motorcycle. I do not want my frame patched up. This is an ongoing problem that Honda is aware of on all of their 2001 through 2004 Honda goldwings. The only repair is a frame replacement with an updated frame. This repair should be covered under warranty, even though the vehicle is out of warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10243113, filed 2008-09, 62,800 miles“Frame tubbing fracture in the rear triangle of the main frame on the edge of a weld. Note that this is a known failure point on this model of Honda goldwing which occurs in the tubing at the edge of the weld to a frame casting. No repair is recomended on this 7003 type of aluminum when the failure is outside of the weld”
NHTSA complaint #10114054, filed 2005-03, 44,500 miles“The vehicle is a 2001 Honda GL1800 motorcycle with 56300 miles. Vehicle was recalled for possible weld defects in the frame several years ago. Vehicle passed inspection. No weld defects or cracks were found at that time. Upon doing cleaning and maintenance on the vehicle over the past 10 days I discovered a crack in a frame weld. The crack is located in the middle of a weld and extends approximately 1.5 inches. The crack is at the junction of a tubular protrubance off the main frame and tubular support for the motorcycle seat. The aluminum tubular support is on the left side of the motorcycle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10258275, filed 2009-02, 56,300 milesRelated recalls
- 05V027000Jan 31, 2005On some motorcycles, certain frame welds do not meet manufacturing specifications. High loads created when riding on rough road surfaces or through potholes…Covers: Honda GL1800 2001–2004, GL1800A 2001–2004
Related service bulletins
- 10030268Mar 1, 2009Honda motorcycle: frame weld safety recall. Requires inspection or repair of lower cross member frame welds. The frame weld approval and documentation process is being changed by…
- 10018123Jun 1, 2005Frame welding tip - to ease fuel tank installation into the frame, apply a light coating of silicone spray to the sides and bottom right of the tank.
- 10016289May 1, 2005Frame welding tips.
- 10015341Feb 1, 2005Safety recall for frame weld inspection. Certain frame welds may not have sufficient strength causing the welds to crack. The welded area could break without warning, resulting…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 14% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 | 3 | 17% |
| 2004 | 1 | 10% |
| 2003 | 54 | 53% |
| 2002 | 30 | 16% |
| 2001 | 6 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2001 Honda GL1800
42 complaintsTires
16 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Honda GL1800
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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