2002 Honda GL1800A Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 38%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,760miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Honda GL1800A, 38% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,760 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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 ride a 2002 Honda goldwing GL1800A. In mid june the starter switch stuck and the starter failed. While checking the starter the Honda dealer found my frame was broken in two on one side and cracked on the other just behind the passenger foot rest. If the second side had broken the trunk, backrest, saddle bags would have fallen off most likely causing a serious accident. I shipped my motorcycle to lawrenceville Honda in lawrenceville, ga where I bought the bike, for frame replacement which they recommended. …”
NHTSA complaint #10277668, filed 2009-07, 157,200 miles“2002 ,1800 goldwing motorcycle . I was checking the bike over and found a crack in the frame . The cracks is right behind both passenger floorboards. Right now the bike is at a Honda motorcycle dealership . Waiting to see what Honda is going to do.”
NHTSA complaint #10248011, filed 2008-11, 64,760 milesRelated 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
- 03V350000Sep 26, 2003On 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 2002–2003, GL1800 2002–2003
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…
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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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