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Honda GL1800Model year report

2010 Honda GL1800 Problems

Complaints
24filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
6,516miles, 22 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 2010 Honda GL1800 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2010 Honda GL1800. The part named most often is brakes, with 11 complaints (46% of the total), followed by steering (4) and transmission and drivetrain (4). 22 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 6,516 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 23 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: Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “Motorcycle was driven to the local dealer for recall inspection for the rear brake cylinder. Dealer performed inspection and informed me that the motorcycle passed inspection and could be picked up. Approximately 1 mile after departing the dealership the motorcycle began feeling sluggish and I pulled to the side of the road. When the brakes were applied they were extremely grabby and upon stopping I noticed a strong brake odor. …”

NHTSA complaint #10455819, filed 2012-04, 16,050 miles

Steering: “Handle bars will start to shake and wobble. This can happen when going into a turn or just going down the road. It will stop after the turn or I just put a tighter grip on the handle bars. It can feel like the motorcycle is going out of control. I have taken the motorcycle to two different dealers and was told this is a common problem that Honda will not fix.”

NHTSA complaint #10610589, filed 2014-07, 2,200 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “While traveling at 70 MPH on I-95 northbound just north of exit 121 in 5th gear, I experienced an unexpected and alarming engine RPM change, causing me to divert my attention from the roadway ahead to my instrument panel in an effort to determine what had occurred. Fortunately, I have an aftermarket gear indicator that showed the motorcycle to now be in 4th gear. Regaining my composure, I shifted back into 5th gear and resumed looking up to the roadway to continue my trip.”

NHTSA complaint #10450035, filed 2012-03, 4,092 miles

Tires: “The motorcycle handlebars shook violently upon deceleration from about 40 MPH down. After check with Honda they advised it could be a tire problem. They acted as they have never heard of this problem. A check with others who own GL1800's state this is a well known and well documented problem with the GL1800 called a deceleration wobble. Honda has no fix for it and will not acknowledge the problem. I feel the NHTSA needs to look into this problem immediately and have Honda fix this issue before some is killed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10458538, filed 2012-05, 4,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 22 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,200 and 12,000 miles.

68%0–1032%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (22 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 6,516 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

2011201272013201420152016201820222023
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 2010 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. 23 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 23 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 2010 Honda GL1800 have?

NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2010 Honda GL1800 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 Honda GL1800 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 11 complaints (46% of the total), followed by steering with 4.

Has the 2010 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 2010 Honda GL1800 reported?

Among the 22 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 6,516 miles and the middle half falls between 2,200 and 12,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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.