Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda motorcycle. The vehicle model was unknown. While driving various speeds, the rear brakes dragged until they were heated up and the rear brakes locked up. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The failure recurred several other times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (sun enterprises, inc., 8877 n. Washington st., thornton, co 80229), but the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was taken to the same dealer three times, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 866‑784‑1870, but the contact heard a recorded message. The dealer contacted the manufacturer and was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 0.
The worst 2014 Honda GL1800 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes4
- Engine2
- Fuel system2
- Suspension1
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- Brakes4
- Engine2
- Fuel system2
- Suspension1
Recalls 2
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda Motorcycle Customer Support at 1‑866‑784‑1870. Honda's number for this recall is KJ1.
Recall number 18V045000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 15V700000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Inconsistent Throttle Control
This PE was opened after the federal safety agency received 10 owner complaints alleging vehicle control was compromised due to inconsistent throttle control in MY 2012-14 Honda GL1800 motorcycles.Typically during the first five minutes of operation (cold engine), riders would experience a pronounced engine stumble when operating the bike at low speeds and minimal throttle applications.Riders were concerned that this scenario would result in a crash if the stumble were to occur while making a sharp turn at low speed.Since opening this investigation we discussed the issue with Honda motorcycle dealers and service personnel and subject vehicle owners / complainants.We test rode one complaint GL1800 and monitored web forum activity.Based on the information gathered, the issue of low speed engine stumble in these motorcycles does not appear to jeopardize safety.The absence of crashes in a population of vehicles with up to 4 years in service indicates riders are able to instinctively correct for any control issue that may accrue from a low speed cold engine stumble.In the absence of a actionable defect trend, we are closing this PE.We continue to monitor complaints and other information sources for any data that may alter this finding.If such information is found, we will respond accordingly.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed at: http://www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/owners/Searchreference using the following complaint identification numbers: 10785837,10783109,10781852,10760402,10670092,10662128,10653041,10643482,10641998,10639635,10639538,10639483,10633401,10633110,10632624,10632569,10631910,10621114,10577493,10572733,10550566,10549745,10548741,10548568,10546436,10532817,10532620,10532347,10532553,10532249,10531538,10523914,10523890,10523515,10523017,10512486
PE15014
Technical service bulletins for the 2014 Honda GL1800 15
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Honda has sourced a new supplier for the 2009 ~ 2017 GL1800 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). The...
- Dealer Message
- Dealer Mesage
- Dealer message
- Honda is launching a safety recall of 2012-2015 GL1800/a and 2013-2015 GL1800B/bd motorcycles, and is...
- Dealer message - on december 11, several sections of s/b GL1800 #23 were revised to include information...
- Newsletter - the repair procedure for the secondary master cylinder (SMC) recall is very involved, so make...
- Dealer message
- Honda is launching a safety recall of 2001-2015 GL1800/a and GL1800B/bd motorcycles
- Honda is launching a safety recall on model year 2001 through 2015 GL1800/a and GL1800B/bd motorcycles to...
What 2014 Honda GL1800 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda gl1800. When the rear brakes were engaged, the vehicle shuttered without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred after the vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v700000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The dealer determined that the vehicle was operating properly; however, both brake handles needed to be used at the same time. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000.
Since the bike was new it has a severe stumble at low speeds when the engine is not at full operating temperature. The motorcycle acts as if it's not getting enough air or fuel or both and will lose power. If you attempt to compensate by adding more throttle it will take off suddenly, sometimes with near disastrous results. This has happened since new and three times I was in mortal danger, once with my wife on the back of the bike. (she will not ride on this bike any more and I will be getting a new one.) the dealership has tried many things at the direction of honda customer service, including new plugs, now fuel injection, and reflashing the ecu. Nothing has resolved the issue. Honda cs first suggested letting the motorcycle warm up to full operating temperature...near 20 minutes even in warm weather. They then advised me to get couples counseling if my wife won't ride with me due to the issue. Last, they suggested that I not drive in locations where I have to maintain less than 10mph. (I work at a hospital that is within a school zone on a military base.) in the end honda has denied that there is any issue.
After performing the rear brake master cylinder recall there is a pronounced chatter or vibration to the motorcycle when the rear brakes are applied. Rear brakes are applied under certain slow speed maneuvers or when turning sharply at slow speed. This issue was reported to the dealership and honda. The dealership thought it was an issue and changed the brake pads twice as well as bled the system down again, no change. Honda customer service was contacted and I was informed that they have never heard of this issue and that both brakes must always be applied. (this is untrue.) if the bike is moving at great speed, where both brakes are applied this issue doesn't seem to manifest. If it does happen, it keep occurring until the front brake has been applied prior to re-applying the back brake. This behavior was not present prior to the recall being performed on the rear brake master cylinder.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda gl1800. While riding at various speeds, the brake system stalled. The contact stated that the motorcycle was recently repaired per a recall to replace the brake master cylinder and the rear brake master cylinder; however, the failure recurred. Also, when depressing the brakes, the contact stated that it felt as though he was riding over multiple train tracks and felt unsafe. The manufacturer was not notified and no repairs were made. The federal safety agency campaign number was unknown. The failure mileage was 15,000.
Throttle surges and/or hesitates at slow speeds till engine warms up. Quite dangerous and could lead to crash.
When you first start up riding, the bike has a stumble, hesitation, when you accelerate up to speed, feels like it is tripping over its own feet. Has been doing this cold stumble thing since brand new.. Got home 22 april 2014 now has 17600 miles, and still stumbles, hesitates when first rolling up to speed...
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Questions about the 2014 Honda GL1800
Is the 2014 Honda GL1800 reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2014 Honda GL1800, fewer than a typical GL1800 model year.
What is the 2014 Honda GL1800 year score?
The 2014 Honda GL1800 scores 82 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Honda GL1800: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Honda GL1800?
Brakes, with 4 complaints. Next is engine (2).
How many recalls does the 2014 Honda GL1800 have?
2 recalls, covering air bags and service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Honda GL1800 brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 15V700000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Honda GL1800 have bad brakes?
The Honda GL1800 model years with the most brakes complaints are 2008 (11 complaints) and 2010 (11 complaints).
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