2008 Honda GL1800 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Honda GL1800, 4% of the 47 complaints for this model year. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Honda goldwing motorcycle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16e042000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10920186, filed 2016-10“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Honda goldwing. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v347000 (air bags). The part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was unable to confirm when the parts would be available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10983373, filed 2017-05Related recalls
- 17V031000Jan 10, 2017Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2006-2009 and 2012 Honda GL1800 (Goldwing) motorcycles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama…Covers: Honda GL1800 2006–2009, 2012
- 16V347000May 24, 2016Honda (American Honda Motor, Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Honda GL1800 (Gold Wing) motorcycles manufactured February 8, 2006, to May 14…Covers: Honda GL1800 2006–2010
Related service bulletins
- 10128531Aug 6, 2014Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and…
- 10128559Jul 23, 2014Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2008 Honda GL1800
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsTires
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Honda GL1800
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology