Engine is stalling from unknown cause. Only consistent condition is that it has occurred during some form of braking and once clutch is disengaged. Occurs at all speeds. Motorcycle was bought brand new and stalling occurred immediately after leaving dealership. Stalling is intermittent, but frequency of occurrence has increased. Stalling occurs while in motion. Stalling has occurred from 3-65 MPH. Stalling has occurred while bike is moving upright and straight. Stalling has also occurred while bike has been leaned over and turning. In addition, disengaging the clutch causes a fluctuation in RPM depending on clutch lever position. With absolutely no throttle input and with clutch lever touching the grip, transmission idles at same level in gear as it does when in neutral (approximately 750). However, once lever moves a mere ⅛ inch from grip, the rpms increase by approximately 500 RPM. This occurs when lever still has at least another 1 inch of travel to go until friction zone (engagement). This condition is always present.
The worst 2020 Honda GL1800 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Transmission1
Recalls 3
Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021 GL1800 Goldwing motorcycles. The primary drive gear bolt on the crankshaft may break, which can result in an engine stall and lock up the rear wheel.
- Risk
- An engine stall and rear wheel lockup can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the primary drive gear bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑866‑784‑1870. Honda's number for this recall is KQ9.
Recall number 24V820000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2024 GL1800 (Goldwing), CBR600RR, and 2018-2019 CBR1000RR motorcycles. The fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, which can cause them to deform and result in fuel pump failure.
- Risk
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump module as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑866‑784‑1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KP8, KP9, KQ0, and KQ1.
Recall number 24V113000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ECM): software
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles equipped with manual transmissions. An ignition timing software error for the engine control unit (ECU) may reduce engine performance, which can result in an engine stall.
- Risk
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2022. Owners may contact American Honda Motor Co customer service at 1‑866‑784‑1870.
Recall number 22V449000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Honda GL1800 7
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What 2020 Honda GL1800 owners say
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Questions about the 2020 Honda GL1800
Is the 2020 Honda GL1800 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2020 Honda GL1800, fewer than a typical GL1800 model year.
What is the 2020 Honda GL1800 year score?
The 2020 Honda GL1800 scores 94 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 2020 Honda GL1800?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2020 Honda GL1800 have?
3 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline.
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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