2002 Honda GL1800 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2002 Honda GL1800, 2% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,000 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.
“I purchased a 2002 Honda GL1800 goldwing. Since then, the speedometer has read 10% faster than my actual speed. I brought this to the attention of my dealer and I got Honda's standard answer of, 'it's within acceptable limits.' how far does a speedometer have to be off before it is unacceptable?”
NHTSA complaint #10041321, filed 2003-10, 14,000 miles“I echo the same concerns as many other GL1800 goldwing owners.I have experianced many problems with this motorcycle(failed radio system, failed saddle bag control cams,,,,,front tire deflation )but by far the most frustrating and flat out disappointing experience is a failed coolent system-(pegging past red line on several ocassions in traffic. Extreme overheating,fan problems)on this bike and Honda's obviouse lack of acceptance and concern for this potentially dangerouse problem to its GL1800 owners . …”
NHTSA complaint #765436, filed 2002-08“I recently found a problem with a motorcycle tire that the tread appears to be coming lose from the casing. It has several blisters in the center of the tire t 63v date of manufacture is 01/22 the mileage is approximately 16,000”
NHTSA complaint #11548512, filed 2023-10Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Honda GL1800
115 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsTires
11 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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