2001 Honda GL1800 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Honda GL1800, 5% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,500 miles.
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.
“Front brake antilocked up. When hitting a severe bump in the road, not a pothole, the left fork seal blew outward, releasing a massive amout of suspension oil covering the left front of the bike including saturating the left front brake pads and rotors. I replaced the failed seal with a new one and examined the anti dive valve for operation. It operated normaly at that time, but on further examanation at a later date was found to again be locked up, and at that time I replaces the deffective plunger mechanism on the top of the anti dive unit that operates it with front brake pressure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10104604, filed 2004-12, 32,000 miles“Consumer states motorcycle wobbles and vibrates between speeds of 40-50 MPH. Dealer aligned handlebars, replaced and balanced tires, aligned front forks and replaced steering head bearings, but vibrations still exist. Bike under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #566113, filed 2002-06Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 14% |
| 2018 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 2 | 6% |
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 6 | 13% |
| 2007 | 5 | 25% |
| 2006 | 4 | 18% |
| 2005 | 2 | 11% |
| 2003 | 6 | 6% |
| 2002 | 9 | 5% |
| 2001 | 4 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 Honda GL1800
42 complaintsTires
16 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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