Question 1

Is the Honda GL1800 reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Honda GL1800 has 188 total NHTSA complaints across 9 model years. The most reliable years are 2016 (7 complaints), 2015 (8 complaints), 2014 (9 complaints). Years to avoid: 2012 (49 complaints), 2018 (46 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Honda GL1800 should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2012, 2018 Honda GL1800. The 2012 model has the most complaints (49) with the top issue being ENGINE.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Honda GL1800?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Honda GL1800 are 2016 (7 complaints), 2015 (8 complaints), 2014 (9 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2021	13	The throttle is sticking open at low speeds that m...	Above Average
2019	12	The contact owns a 2019 Honda GL1800 Motorcycle. T...	Above Average
2018	46	THE ENGINES STOPS SOMETIMES WHEN I STOP AT AN INTE...	Below Average
2016	7	I WAS JUST STARTING FROM MY HOUSE AND HAD SOME HES...	Excellent Reliability
2015	8	WHEN DECLARATION FROM 40MPH TO 30 MPH THE FRONT E...	Excellent Reliability
2014	9	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA GL1800. WHILE RI...	Excellent Reliability
2013	16	THE MOTORCYCLE HAS A HESITATION OR STALLING ISSUE ...	Average
2012	49	MOTORCYCLE HAS A HESITATION JUST OFF IDLE, FROM A ...	Below Average
2010	28	I HAD DRIVEN A COUPLE MILES, CAME TO A RED TRAFFIC...	Average

Honda GL1800 — All Years

Honda GL1800 — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid