2021 Honda GL1800 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 43%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2021 Honda GL1800, 43% of the 7 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I was pulling into a parking spot to turn the bike around and back into the spot. While sitting sideways in a parking spot, I increased the throttle slightly to pull forward. The throttle acted as if it was stuck and the bike lurched forward after I released the throttle. I applied the front brake but the bike continued moving forward pushing the front tire which left a skid mark on the pavement. I continued forward until the bike ran into the driver's door of a parked car. This was the second time the throttle stuck in this manner. …”
NHTSA complaint #11449495, filed 2022-01“The throttle is sticking open at low speeds that makes for a dangerous situation dealer could not duplicate at time of visit the throttle is sticky will not operate smooth no accident has happened at this time”
NHTSA complaint #11428738, filed 2021-08“At approximately 800 miles, the throttle became sticky. The return spring will close the throttle; however, there is excessive friction that developed while riding. Temperatures were approximately 85-95 degrees. The problem is that fine feathering of the throttle is not possible. By the time enough hand control pressure is released to ease off the throttle, the throttle closes aggressively and by the time I can stop the throttle closure, the engine and dual clutch transmission are downshifting--in Sport mode the downshifts are aggressive and vehicle speed decelerates more than desired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11432523, filed 2021-09Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 43% |
| 2018 | 7 | 21% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 3 | 10% |
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2021 Honda GL1800
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Honda GL1800
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.
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