2012 Honda GL1800 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2012 Honda GL1800, 10% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,000 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.
“Motorcycle has a hesitation when applying throttle. This happens from a cold start as well as during engine warm-up and occasionally when the engine is at normal operating temperature. I have noticed the hesitation at from temperatures starting at 40 f and up. At first I was thinking it may be related to summer blend gasoline's or lower octane fuels, testing different grades of fuel did not solve the problem. This engine hesitation can result in an engine stall which can result in a crash if the motorcycle is in a low speed turn. I have been told the manufacturer is aware of this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10531538, filed 2013-07, 4,400 miles“There is a pronounced hesitation when accelerating from a stop. Most often when first starting the engine at the start of a ride, or after sitting with the engine off for a short period of time. The hesitation 'clears up' after the motorcycle has been ridden for a few miles. Additionally, the mili-seconds immediately after this hesitation are followed by a sharp surge of acceleration - as the engine 'pushes through' the momentary lack of power, jerking the rider's head backward and rocketing the vehicle forward. …”
NHTSA complaint #10532249, filed 2013-07, 60 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 43% |
| 2018 | 7 | 21% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 3 | 10% |
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2012 Honda GL1800
17 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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