2013 Honda GL1800 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 33%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Honda GL1800, 33% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,750 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“My bike was brought into my local Honda dealership in november 2015 for rear brake recall service. My bike was operating fine prior to the recall work being done. In july 1, 2016 after not ridden my bike during the winter months my rear brake locked up on me as I was on the highway - I was almost rear ended because the bike immediately started to slow down when I depressed my clutch; since my I didn't have a chance to use my brakes lever that would have triggered my rear brake lights to illuminate a car almost rear ended me! …”
NHTSA complaint #10893351, filed 2016-08, 10,750 miles“2013 Honda gl1800g. Consumer writes in regards to bad gas mileage and brake pad issues. The consumer stated he only gets 28 mpg. Also, the bake pads needed to be replaced. Updated 02/04/14 the consumer stated the brake pads were replaced twice, in one year. The consumer believed brake fluid was leaking on the brake pads and wheels, causing the brake pads to wear out prematurely. Updated 07/31/14”
NHTSA complaint #10550202, filed 2013-10Related 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
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…
- 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…
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 2013 Honda GL1800
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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