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Honda GL1800Model year report

2015 Honda GL1800 Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
14,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Honda GL1800 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2015 Honda GL1800. The part named most often is steering, with 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and exterior lighting (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 86% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 14,000 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 15 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the master cylinder and 5 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.

Example complaints

Steering: “The front forks, wheel, and handlebars shake badly and constantly while traveling between 32 and 42 miles per hour, on any road surface. A quick look on the internet shows that this is a very common problem with this motorcycle. The Honda dealer told me that this shaking was due to flat spots on the main steering bearing caused by allowing the motorcycle to sit for long periods without moving it. I scheduled replacement of that bearing, and after leaving the bike with the dealer, the dealer admitted that the bearing did not need replacing. …”

NHTSA complaint #11232894, filed 2019-07, 2,300 miles

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2015 Honda GL1800 Motorcycle. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the contact depressed the hand brake lever on the handlebar and the rear brake foot pedal to slow for traffic. The contact stated that the rear wheel locked up and caused the motorcycle to stall. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, while using the front and rear brakes to stop the motorcycle, the rear wheel locked up. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. …”

NHTSA complaint #11603180, filed 2024-07, 31,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

86% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,300 and 31,000 miles.

43%0–1014%10–2529%25–500%50–7514%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 14,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201520162019420242025
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 2015 Honda GL1800 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

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. 15 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 15 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 2015 Honda GL1800 have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2015 Honda GL1800 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Honda GL1800 is reported most often?

Steering is named most often, in 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.

Has the 2015 Honda GL1800 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 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 2015 Honda GL1800 reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 14,000 miles and the middle half falls between 2,300 and 31,000 miles; 86% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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.