2001 Honda GL1800A Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 29%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Honda GL1800A, 29% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 discovered the frame on my 2001 Honda GL1800A is cracked. Its location is the left lower tube that is below the battery box. This particular crack situation has been experienced by many cqnsumers.this crack was not described in the last Honda motorcycle frame crack recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10237793, filed 2008-08, 61,000 miles“I discovered frame cracks on my 2001 Honda goldwing gl 1800, on 16 april, 2008. The frame cracks are located below the passenger foot rest on both left and right side. The crack begins in a weld and descends into the frame. I contacted american Honda on 16 april to seek guidance and was instructed to take the motorcycle to my local dealership. I took the motorcycle to the Honda dealer in savannah, ga. On 19 april, 2008. The service manager performed an inspection and sent photos to american Honda and the decision to replace the frame was made. …”
NHTSA complaint #10231356, filed 2008-06, 51,000 miles“Consumer took 2001 Honda gl1800 to the dealer for the frame inspection and the kill switch recall. Consumer experiencing problems having the recall repairs performed. The vehicle ran fine prior to the consumer taking it to the dealer for recall repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10124708, filed 2005-05Related recalls
- 05V027000Jan 31, 2005On some motorcycles, certain frame welds do not meet manufacturing specifications. High loads created when riding on rough road surfaces or through potholes…Covers: Honda GL1800A 2001–2004, GL1800 2001–2004
Related service bulletins
- 10108810May 30, 2017Technician newsletter - When troubleshooting it is good to have all of the tools at your disposal. If you are diagnosing a power trunk lock remote control issue on a GL1800…
- 10129823Feb 7, 2014Honda technician newsletter - TPMS sensors aren't waterproof.
- 10030268Mar 1, 2009Honda motorcycle: frame weld safety recall. Requires inspection or repair of lower cross member frame welds. The frame weld approval and documentation process is being changed by…
- 10018123Jun 1, 2005Frame welding tip - to ease fuel tank installation into the frame, apply a light coating of silicone spray to the sides and bottom right of the tank.
- 10016289May 1, 2005Frame welding tips.
- 10015341Feb 1, 2005Safety recall for frame weld inspection. Certain frame welds may not have sufficient strength causing the welds to crack. The welded area could break without warning, resulting…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Honda GL1800A
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Honda GL1800A
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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