2016 Honda Gl1800 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Honda Gl1800.

20152018
Complaints
7
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2016 Honda Gl1800 Problems

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

#13 complaints

Engine Problems

Crash-related:1
#22 complaints

Brakes

#31 complaints

Electrical Faults

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Honda Gl1800.

Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2016 Honda Gl1800. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2016 Honda Gl1800

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~960 vehicles.

18V045000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~960 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2010 and 2012-2016 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles. These motorcycles have air bag inflators assembled as part of the air bag module that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

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2016 Honda Gl1800 — FAQ

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

Is the 2016 Honda Gl1800 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2016 Honda Gl1800 has 7 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Honda Gl1800?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (3 complaints); Brakes (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 2016 Honda Gl1800?
NHTSA complaints for the 2016 Honda Gl1800 include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 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 2016 Honda Gl1800 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 960 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 2016 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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