Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Honda GL1800
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Honda GL1800 has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 182 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V700000 Rear Brakes may Drag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11E054000 AFTERMARKET FLOORBOARD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V567000 SECONDARY MASTER CYLINDER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V027000 MOTORCYCLE/FRAME CRACKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V010000 MOTORCYCLES/COMBINED BRAKE SYSTEM LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V350000 HONDA/FRAME WELDS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V340000 HONDA/BANK ANGLE SENSOR ON MOTORCYCLES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 115 complaints
- Structure 30 complaints
- Tires 11 complaints
- Suspension 9 complaints
- Steering 6 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5 complaints
Of the 182 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 182 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $2,500–$5,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
This 2002 Honda GL1800 has a moderate number of recalls and complaints, mainly around brakes and engine. The recall history suggests brake-related design flaws, while owner complaints highlight engine issues. However, the overall complaint number is not excessive, indicating typical reliability for this age and type of motorcycle.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| brake system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
| frame | Unknown | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Coolant system flushes
- Air filter changes
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual brake noise
- Rattling frame
- Uneven tire wear
- Engine overheating
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Honda GL1800 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.