2002 Honda GL1800 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 6%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the tires of the 2002 Honda GL1800, 6% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,500 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 tire on gl 1800 motorcycle. Honda recommends 36 PSI in the front tire this causes cupping of the tire and a bad vibration in front which could lead to accident and death! Bridgestone tires recommend 38 to 40 PSI in this tire, yet Honda has 36 in their owners guide. Honda nor bridgestone claims responsibility.”
NHTSA complaint #10103999, filed 2004-12, 6,500 miles“Problems with tire equipment on 2002 Honda goldwing. The consumer added a cb radio and antenna at a cost of $800.00 dollars and another seat for $900.00. This was to accommodate the consumer's height of 6'5 , since the motorcycle is for maximum height of 5'10 . Midway through their first trip, the consumer noticed the front tire had begun to wear unevenly and developed a cupped pattern on the edge of the tire. After the trip, consumer pointed this out to the mechanic. He stated this was a normal pattern. At 7,400 miles, consumer replaced the front tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10048238, filed 2003-12, 2,000 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“This (see photos below) happened on the way to wing ding on july 2nd, 2004. The failed tire had approx. 4,500 miles on it. Air pressure was checked at 41 PSI cold as recommended by manufacturer. I rode approximately 650 miles east on I-40 and noticed a weird vibration just outside of santa rosa n.m. I thought it was the roadway as it was a little rough and wavy do to the truck traffic. By the time I hit tucumcari n.m. I knew it wasn't the roadway, and was definitely a bad (separated tread) rear tire. The tire was severly bubbled indicating a separated tread. …”
NHTSA complaint #10091332, filed 2004-09“Motorcycle's front tires may have a horizontal cut on the edge of the tread that could have occurred while traveling. Bridgestone ,firestone, e130/70r18.”
NHTSA complaint #10037763, filed 2003-08Tires: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Honda GL1800
115 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
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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