2002 Honda GL1800 engine and engine cooling problems
115 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Honda GL1800 — 63% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda gl1800 motorcycle. While traveling 14 mph, the motorcycle would overheat and shut off. The dealer stated that the ecm was failing. The estimated repair cost was $1,000. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that no…”
filed Jul 8, 2009
“My motorcycle was subject to the june 2003 engine cooling campaign which included replacement of the ecm and other adjustments. I had my bike repaired on july 30, 2003 at honda of milpitas (r/o 94030949). Since the campaign repairs were done, the bike has had a surging problem at 1500 rpm. When…”
filed Oct 2, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other GL1800 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 GL1800 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 GL1800 | 14 | 14% |
| 2001 GL1800 | 42 | 50% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Honda GL1800
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.