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Honda GL1800Model year report

2007 Honda GL1800 Problems

Complaints
20filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
12,614miles, 15 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Honda GL1800 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2007 Honda GL1800. The part named most often is brakes, with 7 complaints (35% of the total), followed by suspension (5) and transmission and drivetrain (4). 15 of the complaints include a mileage, and 87% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 12,614 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 18 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the master cylinder and 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Body and structure (1), Tires (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “I applied the hand brake to make a right turn and the brakes started dragging. The brake dragging stopped my 2007 Honda goldwing. I repeatedly pump the hand brakes and the brakes released allowing me to continuing to ride. Two recalls have been issued on the goldwing brakes without a permanent fix. The brakes are a safety hazard and could result in serious bodily injuries.”

NHTSA complaint #10683598, filed 2015-02, 38,000 miles

Suspension: “Purchased motorcycle new in 2007 within 12,000km's the tires had to be replaced due to excessive scalloping or cupping type wear on the edges of the rear and front tires,replaced tires with a different brand and within 5000 km's I am experiencing the same type of wear,have had dealer inspect motorcycle and they say the tire wear is normal for a goldwing and they even have a name for it goldwing wobble ,called Honda canada they say it is a tire problem,called tire manufacturer and they say it is a problem with the motorcycle.”

NHTSA complaint #10244753, filed 2008-10, 17,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Last year I complained about the transmission popping out of gear, when I took it in, I was told there was nothing wrong with it, and they could not look into the case unless it went out. This year it started to pop out of gear even more, and in july it popped out of gear again and took the transmission and drive shaft. It was repaired under warranty, but after the repairs I was told that Honda had other complaints that were similar or doing the same thing, but they were not highlighting advertising it. …”

NHTSA complaint #10238829, filed 2008-08, 9,300 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2007 Honda GL1800 motorcycle. The motorcycles front-end was vibrating and the instrumental panel lighting doesn't illuminate normally. It was difficult to see the handle bars. The dealer contacted the manufacturer; however, they will only repair the front-end and the lights under the warranty when they experience a total failure. The motorcycle was not repaired. The current mileage was 11,000 and the failure mileage was 6,000. The cylinder information was not available.”

NHTSA complaint #10221476, filed 2008-03, 6,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

87% of the 15 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,000 and 38,000 miles.

40%0–1027%10–2520%25–5013%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (15 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 12,614 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2007620092012201420162018
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2007 Honda GL1800 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 18 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 18 bulletins →

Other model years of the Honda GL1800

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2021722,0003———Not enough data
201988,0002———Not enough data
2018347,2662——33 · FewerRising
2016510,7511———Not enough data
2015814,0002———Not enough data
201475,5002———Not enough data
201391,2502———Not enough data
2012311,0004——50 · TypicalStable
2010246,5164———Stable
2008478,0004——51 · TypicalFalling
20072012,6144———Stable
20062211,0005———Rising
20051812,5002———Stable
20041030,0004———Not enough data
200310111,7506——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200218215,0006——Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20018438,0005——Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Honda GL1800 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Honda GL1800 have?

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2007 Honda GL1800 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 Honda GL1800 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 7 complaints (35% of the total), followed by suspension with 5.

Has the 2007 Honda GL1800 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Honda GL1800 reported?

Among the 15 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 12,614 miles and the middle half falls between 6,000 and 38,000 miles; 87% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.