2014 Honda GL1800

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2014 Honda GL1800 has 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is brakes problems (44% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda gl1800. while riding at various speeds, the brake system stalled. the contact stated that the motorcycle was recently repaired per a recall to replace the brake master cylinder and the rear brake master cylinder; however, the failure recurred. also, when depressing .

3 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

BRAKES

4 complaints

44%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA GL1800. WHILE RIDING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE SYSTEM STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS RECENTLY REPAIRED PER A RECALL TO REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. ALSO, WHEN DEPRESSING
• AFTER PERFORMING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RECALL THERE IS A PRONOUNCED CHATTER OR VIBRATION TO THE MOTORCYCLE WHEN THE REAR BRAKES ARE APPLIED. REAR BRAKES ARE APPLIED UNDER CERTAIN SLOW SPEED MANEUVERS OR WHEN TURNING SHARPLY AT SLOW SPEED. THIS ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND HONDA.
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA GL1800. WHEN THE REAR BRAKES WERE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE SHUTTERED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V700000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA GL1800. WHILE RIDING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE SYSTEM STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS RECENTLY REPAIRED PER A RECALL TO REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. ALSO, WHEN DEPRESSING ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

2 complaints

22%

• WHEN YOU FIRST START UP RIDING, THE BIKE HAS A STUMBLE, HESITATION, WHEN YOU ACCELERATE UP TO SPEED, FEELS LIKE IT IS TRIPPING OVER ITS OWN FEET. HAS BEEN DOING THIS COLD STUMBLE THING SINCE BRAND NEW.. GOT HOME 22 APRIL 2014 NOW HAS 17600 MILES, AND STILL STUMBLES, HESITATES WHEN FIRST ROLLING U
• SINCE THE BIKE WAS NEW IT HAS A SEVERE STUMBLE AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT AT FULL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. THE MOTORCYCLE ACTS AS IF IT'S NOT GETTING ENOUGH AIR OR FUEL OR BOTH AND WILL LOSE POWER. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO COMPENSATE BY ADDING MORE THROTTLE IT WILL TAKE OFF SUDDENLY, SOMETIMES WITH

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHEN YOU FIRST START UP RIDING, THE BIKE HAS A STUMBLE, HESITATION, WHEN YOU ACCELERATE UP TO SPEED, FEELS LIKE IT IS TRIPPING OVER ITS OWN FEET. HAS BEEN DOING THIS COLD STUMBLE THING SINCE BRAND NEW.. GOT HOME 22 APRIL 2014 NOW HAS 17600 MILES, AND STILL STUMBLES, HESITATES WHEN FIRST ROLLING U”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

2 complaints

22%

• THROTTLE SURGES AND/OR HESITATES AT SLOW SPEEDS TILL ENGINE WARMS UP. QUITE DANGEROUS AND COULD LEAD TO CRASH.
• SINCE THE BIKE WAS NEW IT HAS A SEVERE STUMBLE AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT AT FULL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. THE MOTORCYCLE ACTS AS IF IT'S NOT GETTING ENOUGH AIR OR FUEL OR BOTH AND WILL LOSE POWER. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO COMPENSATE BY ADDING MORE THROTTLE IT WILL TAKE OFF SUDDENLY, SOMETIMES WITH

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THROTTLE SURGES AND/OR HESITATES AT SLOW SPEEDS TILL ENGINE WARMS UP. QUITE DANGEROUS AND COULD LEAD TO CRASH.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SUSPENSION

1 complaints

11%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA GL1800. WHILE RIDING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE SYSTEM STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS RECENTLY REPAIRED PER A RECALL TO REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. ALSO, WHEN DEPRESSING

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

SUSPENSION(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 9 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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BRAKES: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA GL1800. WHILE RIDING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE SYSTEM STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS RECENTLY REPAIRED PER A RECALL TO REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. ALSO, WHEN DEPRESSING
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: WHEN YOU FIRST START UP RIDING, THE BIKE HAS A STUMBLE, HESITATION, WHEN YOU ACCELERATE UP TO SPEED, FEELS LIKE IT IS TRIPPING OVER ITS OWN FEET. HAS BEEN DOING THIS COLD STUMBLE THING SINCE BRAND NEW.. GOT HOME 22 APRIL 2014 NOW HAS 17600 MILES, AND STILL STUMBLES, HESITATES WHEN FIRST ROLLING U
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: THROTTLE SURGES AND/OR HESITATES AT SLOW SPEEDS TILL ENGINE WARMS UP. QUITE DANGEROUS AND COULD LEAD TO CRASH.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SUSPENSION: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA GL1800. WHILE RIDING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE SYSTEM STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS RECENTLY REPAIRED PER A RECALL TO REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. ALSO, WHEN DEPRESSING
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)