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.
- Brakes7 35%
- Suspension5 25%
- Electrical system2 10%
- Steering2 10%
- Air bags1 5.0%
- Engine1 5.0%
- Equipment1 5.0%
- Other or unknown1 5.0%
- Seats1 5.0%
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 milesSuspension: “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 milesTransmission 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 milesElectrical 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 milesMileage 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.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 17V031000Jan 10, 2017Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator moduleCovers: Honda GL1800 2006–2009, 2012
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2006-2009 and 2012 Honda GL1800 (Goldwing) motorcycles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico…
- 16V347000May 24, 2016Air bagsCovers: Honda GL1800 2006–2010
Honda (American Honda Motor, Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Honda GL1800 (Gold Wing) motorcycles manufactured February 8, 2006, to May 14, 2009 originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana…
- 15V700000Oct 23, 2015Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinderCovers: Honda GL1800 2001–2010, 2012–2015, GL1800A 2001–2005, GL1800B 2013–2015
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2010 and 2012-2015 GL1800, 2001-2005 GL1800A and 2013-2015 GL1800B motorcycles. The rear brakes of the affected motorcycles may drag after the brakes are released.
- 11V567000Dec 1, 2011Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinderCovers: Honda GL1800 2001–2010, 2012
Honda is recalling certain model year 2001-2010, and model year 2012 gl1800 goldwing motorcycles. Under certain conditions, there is a possibility that the combined braking system's secondary master cylinder may cause the rear brake to drag.
Recall details for the 2007 Honda GL1800 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- AQ12001Southern Honda PowersportsClosed · May 14, 2012
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.
- 10099488Dec 11, 2015Equipment. "dealer message - on december 11, several sections of s/b gl1800 #23 were revised to include information for the repair of trike coversions."
- 10099350Dec 11, 2015Brakes. "service bulletin - honda is launching a safety recall of 2012-2015 gl1800/a and 2013-2015 gl1800b/bd motorcycles, and is implementing a recall remedy for 2001-2010 and 2012 gl1800/a motorcycles…
- 10099957Dec 10, 2015Brakes, Equipment. Newsletter - the repair procedure for the secondary master cylinder (smc) recall is very involved, so make sure to read through the entire bulletin before hand so you can visualize the procedures…
- 10099874Nov 24, 2015Brakes. "dealer message - effective immediately the secondary master cylinder (smc) kits for this recall are available on open order. As indicated in s/b gl1800 #23 and other communications about this…
- 10100549Oct 29, 2015Brakes. Service bulletin - honda is launching a safety recall of 2012-2015 gl1800/a and 2013-2015 gl1800/b/bd motorcycles, and is implementing a recall remedy for 2001-2010 and 2012 gl 1800/a motorcycles…
- 10100546Oct 23, 2015Brakes. "dealer message - the service bulletin in support of the safety recall of 2001-2015 gl1800/a and gl1800b/bd motorcycles for a potentially defective secondary master cylinder is posted on in…
- 10100792Oct 19, 2015Brakes. Service bulletin - honda is launching a safety recall of 2001-2015 gl1800/a and gl1800b/bd motorcycles. Honda has determined that under conditions where the brake fluid is not replaced according to…
- 10100782Oct 16, 2015Brakes. "honda is launching a safety recall on model year 2001 through 2015 gl1800/a and gl1800b/bd motorcycles to replace a potentially defective secondary master cylinder. Under conditions where the brake…
- 10107354Jul 10, 2015Engine cooling, Equipment, Electrical system. Technician newsletter - navi map update cards, oil filter installation
- 10127659Aug 20, 2014Brakes. Dealer message - Honda has determined that, in some cases, the secondary master cylinder repair campaign conducted since 2011 (S/B GL1800 #20) was not sufficient to prevent the rear brake from…
Other model years of the Honda GL1800
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | 22,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 8 | 8,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 34 | 7,266 | 2 | — | — | 33 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2016 | 5 | 10,751 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 8 | 14,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 7 | 5,500 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 9 | 1,250 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 31 | 1,000 | 4 | — | — | 50 · Typical | Stable |
| 2010 | 24 | 6,516 | 4 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2008 | 47 | 8,000 | 4 | — | — | 51 · Typical | Falling |
| 2007 | 20 | 12,614 | 4 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2006 | 22 | 11,000 | 5 | — | — | — | Rising |
| 2005 | 18 | 12,500 | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2004 | 10 | 30,000 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 101 | 11,750 | 6 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 182 | 15,000 | 6 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2001 | 84 | 38,000 | 5 | — | — | 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.