2003 Honda GL1800 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2003 Honda GL1800, 2% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,000 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 engine run hotter than usual in heavy traffic and going up hill at higher RPM . All fans are running ok as expected but still when ever stuck in traffic at 75 degree temperature outside the engine temperature seem to creep up higher towards the red mark . This is a safety issue as if the engine spill coolant , I and my passage risk getting into an accident due to slippery surface. Had it check by the pro and they are pointing at the ECM . This should be fix and is Honda's responsibility . Many other owners had previously complained of similar issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11090454, filed 2018-04“The contact owns a 2003 Honda goldwing. While idling with the rpms under 1,000, the motorcycle made a loud abnormal noise. The contact stated that when the motorcycle exceeded 1,000 rpms, the noise seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10748456, filed 2015-08, 66,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 14% |
| 2019 | 5 | 63% |
| 2018 | 5 | 15% |
| 2016 | 3 | 60% |
| 2014 | 2 | 29% |
| 2013 | 3 | 33% |
| 2012 | 17 | 55% |
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 | 2 | 11% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2003 Honda GL1800
54 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsTires
3 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Honda GL1800
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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