2002 Honda GL1800A recalls and problems

The 2002 Honda GL1800A has 4 safety recalls and 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Honda dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2002 Honda GL1800A vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Honda GL1800A recalls

Recall 15V-700: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Oct 23, 2015 · 145,219 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Problem: 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.

Risk: A rear brake that drags may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, extended riding with the rear brake dragging could generate enough heat to result in a fire.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary brake master cylinder and the rear brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JV6. Note: This recall supercedes recall 14V-472.

Recall 05V-027: Structure

Reported Jan 31, 2005 · 34,919 vehicles affected · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

Problem: On some motorcycles, certain frame welds do not meet manufacturing specifications. High loads created when riding on rough road surfaces or through potholes can cause the affected welds to crack.

Risk: The welded area could break, resulting in rear suspension collapse or lower cross member separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, reinforce the welds on 2001-2002 motorcycles free of charge. On 2003-2004 motorcycles, the units will be repaired, no inspection will be necessary. The recall began on february 9, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 1-866-784-1870.

Recall 05V-010: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Jan 24, 2005 · 36,046 vehicles affected · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

Problem: Certain motorcycles equipped with combined-brake systems have a proportioning control valve (Pcv) that mechanically proportions brake force when the rear brake is applied. A seal in some pcvs is improperly shaped, and brake fluid leakage may occur.

Risk: If the motorcycle continues to be used after a leak occurs, the rear brake would eventually become inoperative. A loss of rear brake force could increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear brake forleakage. If leakage is confirmed, the dealer will replace the pcv free of charge. The recall began on january 31, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 866-784-1870.

Recall 03V-350: Structure

Reported Sep 26, 2003 · 8,196 vehicles affected · AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.

Risk: The welded area could break, resulting in rear suspension collapse or lower cross member separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and reinforce the welds on all frames. Owner notification began during october 2003. Owners should contact honda at 1-866-784-1870.

2002 Honda GL1800A problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Structure	3
Service Brakes	2
Electrical System	1
Engine and Engine Cooling	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Frame and Members — 3
Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 47,400 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2002 Honda GL1800A complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · at 47,400 miles · reported May 9, 2019

This concerns an ongoing safety recall for rear brake lockup on gl1800 goldwing. I own a 2002 model. Three times in the last month, my rear brake has locked up, one time causing me to loose control and drop the bike, being slightly injured, with a scrape to the right arm. Honda has thus far not reimbursed me for repairs that is supposed to be an unending safety recall. Dealer said I had to pay, since honda has allegedly done the recall, claiming fluid contamination, even though their own dealer has flushed and bled the system twice in the last month. Twice, this has happened while riding in…

Service Brakes · at 46,000 miles · reported Jul 24, 2017

Following brake recall repair completed in late 2016 by honda dealer, motorcycle has experienced same failure of rear caliper/brakes hydraulically seizing to a complete stop of bike. The honda recall(S) (2 recalls) is still not adequate to fix the problem with the secondary master cylinder and rear brakes with goldwings.

Structure · at 157,200 miles · reported Jul 21, 2009

I ride a 2002 honda goldwing gl1800a. In mid june the starter switch stuck and the starter failed. While checking the starter the honda dealer found my frame was broken in two on one side and cracked on the other just behind the passenger foot rest. If the second side had broken the trunk, backrest, saddle bags would have fallen off most likely causing a serious accident. I shipped my motorcycle to lawrenceville honda in lawrenceville, ga where I bought the bike, for frame replacement which they recommended. When they contacted corporate honda they were told that since the motorcycle was out…

Structure · at 64,760 miles · reported Nov 8, 2008

2002 ,1800 goldwing motorcycle . I was checking the bike over and found a crack in the frame . The cracks is right behind both passenger floorboards. Right now the bike is at a honda motorcycle dealership . Waiting to see what honda is going to do.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · reported Jun 2, 2005

Vehicle is a 2002 honda goldwing gl1800 motorcycle. When applying the rear brake, it causes the entire motorcycle to violently shudder. The shudder worsens as the ambient air temperature rises. Due to the technique of turning on a motorcycle by leaning, this causes a very serious safety issue. Honda has tried approximately 4 fixes over the past 2 years, none have worked. Their stance now is that the brake shudder is inherent to this particular motorcycle and their "fix" is to simply insert that statement into the owner's manuals going forward. That is totally unacceptable. The shudder is…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Honda GL1800A have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2002 Honda GL1800A: 15V-700 (service brakes, hydraulic), 05V-027 (structure), 05V-010 (service brakes, hydraulic), 03V-350 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Honda GL1800A?

Owners report structure problems most often (3 reports), followed by service brakes (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 47,400 miles.

Are Honda recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Honda dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.