2010 Honda GL1800 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 46%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,760miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Honda GL1800, 46% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,760 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“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“I had driven a couple miles, came to a red traffic light and stopped. I returned the motorcycle to neutral and waited for the light to change. When the light changed, I shifted into first gear, went to take off, throttled and eased out on the clutch. The bike did not respond as I let out on the clutch. At this point the motorcycle typically is already accelerating and it was not. Within a second it took off as if something suddenly released and rose into a wheelie. …”
NHTSA complaint #10449506, filed 2012-02, 5,000 miles“When I applied rear brake, I could feel a rapid vibration in the brake pedal. It vibrated the entire bike. The fairing rattled from the vibration. This did not happen on my 2008 goldwing and it did not happen on the 2010 goldwing until after they did the recall on the brakes. After the recall it started doing it. I did not have this problem for the first 19,000 miles. The factory rep said that it was engineered that way and it was suppose to do it but had no answer why it didn't do it before. …”
NHTSA complaint #10471197, filed 2012-08, 20,259 miles“At the gas station the brakes blocked . The manufacturer Honda issued a recall in 2012 . I took the motorcycle to the dealer after checking it I was told the problem was fixed . Between the recall and the problem the motorcycle was revised twice for 8000 and 12000 miles. During these revisions the brakes should have been checked , they were not . Imagine what happens if I am on the road at 55 miles an hour and the brakes block what do you suggest me to do since the manufacturer , Honda and the dealer are not very helpful . …”
NHTSA complaint #10550312, filed 2013-10, 11,760 miles“At 35 to 40 miles per hour, I could not accelerate to 45. Engine sounded strained and I smelled burning smell. My hand brake became locked open without any ability to press down on the brakes. I had to pull over and was stranded in left turn lane. I knew from previous re-call notice that the brakes can lock, but my bike had the re-call fixed where the master cylinder was replaced, it still failed. My bike was towed in today to the dealership and I will not hear until they look at it. I know it was the brakes though and I am really upset that the re-call fix may not be a fix at all. …”
NHTSA complaint #10894909, filed 2016-08, 12,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V700000Oct 23, 2015American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2010 and 2012-2015 GL1800, 2001-2005 GL1800A and 2013-2015 GL1800B motorcycles…Covers: Honda GL1800 2001–2010, 2012–2015, GL1800A 2001–2005, GL1800B 2013–2015
- 11V567000Dec 1, 2011Honda is recalling certain model year 2001-2010, and model year 2012 gl1800 goldwing motorcycles. Under certain conditions, there is a possibility that the…Covers: Honda GL1800 2001–2010, 2012
Related service bulletins
- 10099350Dec 11, 2015"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…
- 10099957Dec 10, 2015Newsletter - 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…
- 10099874Nov 24, 2015"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…
- 10100549Oct 29, 2015Service 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…
- 10100546Oct 23, 2015"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…
- 10100792Oct 19, 2015Service 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…
- 10100782Oct 16, 2015"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…
- 10127659Aug 20, 2014Dealer 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…
- 10127662Aug 19, 2014Service bulletin - 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…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 29% |
| 2018 | 3 | 9% |
| 2016 | 2 | 40% |
| 2015 | 3 | 38% |
| 2014 | 4 | 57% |
| 2013 | 3 | 33% |
| 2012 | 2 | 6% |
| 2010 | 11 | 46% |
| 2008 | 11 | 23% |
| 2007 | 7 | 35% |
| 2006 | 4 | 18% |
| 2005 | 3 | 17% |
| 2004 | 2 | 20% |
| 2003 | 8 | 8% |
| 2002 | 6 | 3% |
| 2001 | 7 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2010 Honda GL1800
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsTires
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Honda GL1800
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology