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Honda GL1800 2002 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2002 Honda GL1800: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

182Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
4Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
2Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine125 complaints

125 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure32 complaints

32 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 03V350000, 05V027000.

Tires11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes6 complaints

6 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 05V010000, 11V567000, 15V700000.

Unknown Or Other4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

02V340000Reported December 23, 2002 - 660 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on December 23, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 660 vehicles across all affected models.

03V350000Reported September 26, 2003 - 8,196 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on September 26, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 8,196 vehicles across all affected models.

05V010000Reported January 24, 2005 - 36,046 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on January 24, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 36,046 vehicles across all affected models.

05V027000Reported January 31, 2005 - 34,919 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on January 31, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 34,919 vehicles across all affected models.

11V567000Reported December 1, 2011 - 126,000 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on December 1, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 126,000 vehicles across all affected models.

15V700000Reported October 23, 2015 - 145,219 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on October 23, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 145,219 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

AQ12001Opened May 14, 2012 - Closed May 13, 2013

Southern Honda Powersports. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE02077Opened October 15, 2002 - Closed March 28, 2003

MOTORCYCLE COOLANT SPRAY ONTO REAR TIRE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03039Opened August 11, 2003 - Closed October 10, 2003

REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSE. Resulted in recall campaign 03V350000.

RQ04009Opened September 21, 2004 - Closed February 2, 2005

FRAME CROSSMEMEBER WELD FAILURES. Resulted in recall campaign 05V027000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20013
2002108
200329
20049
20057
20063
20074
20086
20093
20122
20152
20161
20181
20193
20231
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.