2002 Honda GL1800 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Honda GL1800, 2% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2002 Honda goldwing gl 1800. While driving at various speeds, the windshield does not adjust and locks in an upward position. The failure reduces the contacts visibility. The dealer repaired the body adjuster, cam b adjuster, cam a adjuster, cir-clip, and the holder adjuster; however, the failure recurred a year later. He took the vehicle back to the dealer and they stated that the cam b and cam a adjusters failed again and they disabled the center lock. The contact filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10215332, filed 2008-01, 52,000 miles“Windshield has a rainbow effect, it's very difficult to see through. Dealer replaced windshield, and new one was of the same design. Honda stated all windshields were designed this way.”
NHTSA complaint #8017874, filed 2002-09“While driving the vehicle, it will heavily vibrate due to the fact that the tires are badly worn. Size#13070r18, 63h DOT#707exdera. Dealer notified. The consumer had first noticed a vibration in the handlebars early july 2002. The consumer stated that the vibration worsened when traveling at high speeds and on curves, the mirrors started to vibrate as well. The consumer also stated that everyone he had talked with that had an 1800 goldwing, has experienced front tire problems with cupping and extensive wear patterns, until they change the bridgestone tires that Honda supplied. …”
NHTSA complaint #8015854, filed 2002-08Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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