2003 Honda GL1800 engine and engine cooling problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2003 Honda GL1800 — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Recall notice on the frame weld of motorcycle. Dealership welded only about 45 percent of the frame instead of 100 percent. *la recall#03v350000 *sc the consumer also stated the dealer sold him the motorcycle knowing that it had an overheating problem and eventually a recall was issued. *jb”
filed Jan 5, 2004
“After 15 minutes in stop and go traffic the cycle overheated (the temp gauge was in the red area). The consumer pulled to the side and the cooling fan could not be heard. *nlm”
filed Jun 27, 2003
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% |
| 2002 GL1800 | 115 | 63% |
| 2001 GL1800 | 42 | 50% |
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.