2018 Honda GL1800 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 15%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2018 Honda GL1800, 15% of the 34 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.
“The engines stops sometimes when I stop at an intersection and start to take off. Many times the transmission makes a loud clunk and the engine stops. It appears like the bike try's to engage both transmissions at the same time. Several times I could not get the bike restarted. I took it to two different Honda dealers but they cannot find the problem. I have found other 2018 Honda goldwing dct owners that have had the same thing happen to them and Honda tells all of us they never heard of this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11205522, filed 2019-05, 1,000 miles“The UBS bolt broke off ( according to honda mechanics who worked on the bike) causing the motorcycle to lose all power instantly. The engine basically fell apart. I was traveling 55 miles an hour on a two lane curvy mountain road with virtually no shoulder and traffic in both directions. With no power I tried to pull off the road But could not as my first reaction was to grab the brakes, causing traffic to come dangerously close behind me. with on coming traffic I had no choice but to try and get off the road. …”
NHTSA complaint #11609224, filed 2024-08“The BOLT holding the Alternator/Starter or ISG unit BROKE. While this caused no injury as the Alternator stayed together, it could have caused the motorcycle to shut down while riding. The Honda Dealer replaced the Alternator under the Honda Extended Warranty. There were no symptoms, lights, or warnings.”
NHTSA complaint #11607365, filed 2024-08“Took my 2018 Honda Goldwing for replacement of the fuel pump as stated in the recall on April 26 of this year to LeJuene Motorsports. The repairs have not been completed and it is over the 60 days timeline for a reasonable time for repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11597305, filed 2024-06“31300-KVZ-632 1.00 MOTOR, RATIO CONTROL - this is the part that failed. It is not available for inspection as the dealer has replaced the failed part under warranty. The safety risk is, if it breaks under acceleration, you are stuck in that gear so merging onto an interstate you could in fact be run over. Yes, the dealer confirmed and replaced the component. Yes, there were warning lamps including the check engine light. After starting and restarting the bike several times it cleared, and I rode the bike to the hotel (approx. 10 miles) and then it failed again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11607446, filed 2024-08Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 14% |
| 2019 | 5 | 63% |
| 2018 | 5 | 15% |
| 2016 | 3 | 60% |
| 2014 | 2 | 29% |
| 2013 | 3 | 33% |
| 2012 | 17 | 55% |
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 | 2 | 11% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2018 Honda GL1800
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Honda GL1800
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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