2003 Honda GL1800 structure problems
54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2003 Honda GL1800 — 53% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Told by honda the frame recall was done in 2012. In 2020 I inspected the frame and there are cracks in the frame again where the recall stated they would be. The replacement frame is cracking. Both major cracks are at the welds at the rear passenger foot pegs”
filed Sep 13, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda gl1800. The contact stated that upon inspection it was discovered that the frame was fractured. The contact indicated that the fracture was located at the mid section of the left side of the motorcycle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer…”
filed Jul 17, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON SOME MOTORCYCLES, CERTAIN FRAME WELDS DO NOT MEET MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATIONSCampaign 05V027000 · Jan 31, 2005
- ON SOME MOTORCYCLES, CERTAIN FRAME WELDS DO NOT MEET MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATIONSCampaign 03V350000 · Sep 26, 2003
Structure problems in other GL1800 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 GL1800 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 GL1800 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 GL1800 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 GL1800 | 1 | 5% |
| 2002 GL1800 | 30 | 16% |
| 2001 GL1800 | 6 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.