2004 Honda Gl1800 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Honda Gl1800.

20032005
Complaints
11
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2004 Honda Gl1800 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly

#22 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

#31 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Honda Gl1800.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Equipment:Motorcycle:Helmets
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Manual Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Recalls for 2004 Honda Gl1800

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~271,219 vehicles.

15V700000Brake Master Cylinder
~145,219 affected

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2010 and 2012-2015 GL1800, 2001-2005 GL1800A and 2013-2015 GL1800B motorcycles. The rear brakes of the affected motorcycles may drag after the brakes are released.

11V567000Brake Master Cylinder
~126,000 affected

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2010, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 GL1800 GOLDWING MOTORCYCLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE COMBINED BRAKING SYSTEM'S SECONDARY MASTER CYLINDER MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE TO DRAG.

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2004 Honda Gl1800 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2004 Honda Gl1800 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2004 Honda Gl1800 has 11 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Honda Gl1800?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly (2 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2004 Honda Gl1800?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Honda Gl1800 include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Honda Gl1800 have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 271,219 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2004 Honda Gl1800?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Honda Gl1800 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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