2019 Honda GL1800 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 63%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2019 Honda GL1800, 63% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,000 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 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“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“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“The contact owns a 2019 Honda GL1800 Motorcycle. The contact stated that on various occasions while riding the motorcycle, the motorcycle lost motive and electrical power. The failure occurred while decelerating or while idling. Additionally, on several occasions, the motorcycle would not immediately start. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred during very warm weather. The motorcycle was taken to the local dealer but no cause of failure was found and no repairs were performed. The contact was concerned that the failure would continue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11472486, filed 2022-07, 8,000 milesEngine: 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 2019 Honda GL1800
4 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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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