2019 Honda GL1800

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2019 Honda GL1800 has 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (50% of all complaints), specifically: the contact owns a 2019 honda gl1800 motorcycle. the contact stated that on various occasions while riding the motorcycle, the motorcycle lost motive and electrical power. the failure occurred while decelerating or while idling. additionally, on several occasions, the motorcycle would not immediatel.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

6 complaints

50%

• The contact owns a 2019 Honda GL1800 Motorcycle. The contact stated that on various occasions while riding the motorcycle, the motorcycle lost motive and electrical power. The failure occurred while decelerating or while idling. Additionally, on several occasions, the motorcycle would not immediatel
• Motorcycle was bought new in 2023 February. In April of 2024. There is a internal rattling noise at the rear of the engine between the transmission and engine area when the motorcycle. Downshifts. I called the dealer right away and was told to stop riding it. The soonest they could get me on the sch
• The contact owns a 2019 Honda GL1800. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V820000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that upon contacting the dealer for the recall repair, the dealer informed the contact that the recall repair had already been performed. The ma

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

“The contact owns a 2019 Honda GL1800 Motorcycle. The contact stated that on various occasions while riding the motorcycle, the motorcycle lost motive and electrical power. The failure occurred while decelerating or while idling. Additionally, on several occasions, the motorcycle would not immediatel”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

4 complaints

33%

• The contact owns a 2019 Honda Gold Wing GL1800. The contact stated the while riding at various speeds, the motorcycle failed to shift correctly to the next gear. The vehicle failed to shift out of first gear. Additionally, while in fourth gear the vehicle shifted to seventh gear independently. The m
• Motorcycle was bought new in 2023 February. In April of 2024. There is a internal rattling noise at the rear of the engine between the transmission and engine area when the motorcycle. Downshifts. I called the dealer right away and was told to stop riding it. The soonest they could get me on the sch
• The contact owns a 2019 Honda GL1800. The contact stated that while attempting to start the motorcycle or while accelerating from a stationary position, the motorcycle occasionally stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The motorcycle was taken to a local dealer, where the motorcycle was

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

“The contact owns a 2019 Honda Gold Wing GL1800. The contact stated the while riding at various speeds, the motorcycle failed to shift correctly to the next gear. The vehicle failed to shift out of first gear. Additionally, while in fourth gear the vehicle shifted to seventh gear independently. The m”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

1 complaints

• The contact owns a 2019 Honda GL1800 Motorcycle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V113000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the re

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

“The contact owns a 2019 Honda GL1800 Motorcycle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V113000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the re”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

1 complaints

• The contact owns a 2019 Honda GL 1800. The contact stated that while riding at 50 MPH, the engine shut off without warning. Due to the failure, the motorcycle was towed to an independent mechanic and remained with the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contac

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

“The contact owns a 2019 Honda GL 1800. The contact stated that while riding at 50 MPH, the engine shut off without warning. Due to the failure, the motorcycle was towed to an independent mechanic and remained with the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contac”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 12 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: The contact owns a 2019 Honda GL1800 Motorcycle. The contact stated that on various occasions while riding the motorcycle, the motorcycle lost motive and electrical power. The failure occurred while decelerating or while idling. Additionally, on several occasions, the motorcycle would not immediatel
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: The contact owns a 2019 Honda Gold Wing GL1800. The contact stated the while riding at various speeds, the motorcycle failed to shift correctly to the next gear. The vehicle failed to shift out of first gear. Additionally, while in fourth gear the vehicle shifted to seventh gear independently. The m
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: The contact owns a 2019 Honda GL1800 Motorcycle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V113000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the re
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: The contact owns a 2019 Honda GL 1800. The contact stated that while riding at 50 MPH, the engine shut off without warning. Due to the failure, the motorcycle was towed to an independent mechanic and remained with the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contac
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)