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Honda GL1800Model year report

2019 Honda GL1800 Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
8,000miles, 5 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 2019 Honda GL1800 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2019 Honda GL1800. The part named most often is engine, with 5 complaints (63% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (4) and electrical system (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 80% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 8,000 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin 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

Engine: “Motorcycle was bought new in 2023 February. In April of 2024. There is a internal rattling noise at the rear of the engine between the transmission and engine area when the motorcycle. Downshifts. I called the dealer right away and was told to stop riding it. The soonest they could get me on the schedule was the end of May. The bike had just over 1,000 mi. At this time. I dropped the bike off around May 27th to be looked at the following week on my appointment. 2 weeks go by and they still haven't even looked at my bike yet. …”

NHTSA complaint #11609205, filed 2024-08

Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2019 Honda GL1800. The contact stated that while attempting to start the motorcycle or while accelerating from a stationary position, the motorcycle occasionally stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The motorcycle was taken to a local dealer, where the motorcycle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that no fault codes were retrieved and the failure was found with the motorcycle. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11656159, filed 2025-04, 34,000 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2019 Honda GL 1800. The contact stated that while riding at 50 MPH, the engine shut off without warning. Due to the failure, the motorcycle was towed to an independent mechanic and remained with the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was provided with a case number. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11717184, filed 2026-02, 98,000 miles

Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2019 Honda GL1800. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V820000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that upon contacting the dealer for the recall repair, the dealer informed the contact that the recall repair had already been performed. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the recall repair history indicated that the recall was completed on January 20th, 2025; however, the contact stated that the motorcycle had not been taken to the dealer since October 2024. …”

NHTSA complaint #11645955, filed 2025-03

Mileage when problems were reported

80% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 7,000 and 34,000 miles.

60%0–100%10–2520%25–500%50–7520%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 8,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

20212022202422025220262
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 2019 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. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.

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 2019 Honda GL1800 have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2019 Honda GL1800 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Honda GL1800 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 5 complaints (63% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 4.

Has the 2019 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 2019 Honda GL1800 reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 8,000 miles and the middle half falls between 7,000 and 34,000 miles; 80% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

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.