2010 Honda GL1800 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 17%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Honda GL1800, 17% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,000 miles.
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.
“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“Three months ago I bought a 2010 goldwing with only 11,000 miles on it. Rode it for a month and the transmmison going into 5th gear is slipping. Taking it to Honda and they have determined the transmission needs to be replaced. They have agreed to pay for the parts. Which the labor is crazy and cost more than the parts. Which I'm very grateful that they have done that. But it appears that this is a know defect why has there not been a recall on the transmission? It would be nice to know these defects before not after having to dish out a lot of of money on a pretty much new goldwing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10851545, filed 2016-03, 13,500 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Honda gold wing. The contact stated that the vehicle shifted gears independently, while driving approximately 50 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that transmission had bent shifter fork. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10839912, filed 2016-03, 9,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Honda goldwing. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the transmission shifted out of gear and the contact almost lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle shifted back into the correct gear after a few seconds. The dealer was not notified and the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was 16,400. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10451896, filed 2012-03, 5,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 50% |
| 2018 | 5 | 15% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 5 | 16% |
| 2010 | 4 | 17% |
| 2008 | 9 | 19% |
| 2007 | 4 | 20% |
| 2006 | 5 | 23% |
| 2005 | 2 | 11% |
| 2004 | 3 | 30% |
| 2003 | 5 | 5% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 6 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2010 Honda GL1800
11 complaintsSteering
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.
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