Total Complaints
2 filings
HONDA GL1800BD · model year
2014 HONDA GL1800BD
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2014HONDAGL1800BD carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2014 GL1800BD is engine with 1 filings, followed by fuel/propulsion system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 77 investigation files overlapping the 2014 GL1800BD, and 9 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20170811ENGINE
2014 HONDA F6BD, 55K MILES, 4 YEAR INITIAL AND 4 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY. PER THE HONDA GL1800 A/B/BD SERVICE MANUAL (61MCA63), PG 4-9, "WHEN ANY ABNORMALITY IS DETECTED IN THE FUEL INJECTOR(S), CKP SENSOR AND/OR CPM SENSOR, THE FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION STOPS THE ENGINE TO PROTECT IT FROM DAMAGE." SAT, 29 JUL, THE BIKE FAILED TO START AT HOME, DISPLAYING A "1-9" FAULT CODE. THIS FAULT CODE, PER PAGE 4-13 OF THE SERVICE MANUAL, IS: "CKP SENSOR NO SIGNAL - LOOSE OR POOR CONTACT OF THE CKP SENSOR CONNECTOR - CKP SENSOR OR ITS CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION" THE HONDA DEALERSHIP WAS CLOSING SO WE AGREED TO VISIT THE ISSUE ON TUESDAY WHEN THEY REOPENED. 30 JUL, BIKE STARTED/RODE FINE. 31 JUL, BIKE STARTED/RODE FINE. 1 AUG, TUESDAY, THE BIKE STARTED FINE, RODE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY WERE VERY HELPFUL AND PUT THE CODE READER ON THE BIKE, CONFIRMED IT WAS A DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) 19, AND THAT WAS THE CPK SENSOR. THEY OPENED A "CASE" WITH HONDA TO SEE WHAT WARRANTY WORK MIGHT BE AUTHORIZE
Mileage: 55,300
20170811FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2014 HONDA F6BD, 55K MILES, 4 YEAR INITIAL AND 4 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY. PER THE HONDA GL1800 A/B/BD SERVICE MANUAL (61MCA63), PG 4-9, "WHEN ANY ABNORMALITY IS DETECTED IN THE FUEL INJECTOR(S), CKP SENSOR AND/OR CPM SENSOR, THE FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION STOPS THE ENGINE TO PROTECT IT FROM DAMAGE." SAT, 29 JUL, THE BIKE FAILED TO START AT HOME, DISPLAYING A "1-9" FAULT CODE. THIS FAULT CODE, PER PAGE 4-13 OF THE SERVICE MANUAL, IS: "CKP SENSOR NO SIGNAL - LOOSE OR POOR CONTACT OF THE CKP SENSOR CONNECTOR - CKP SENSOR OR ITS CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION" THE HONDA DEALERSHIP WAS CLOSING SO WE AGREED TO VISIT THE ISSUE ON TUESDAY WHEN THEY REOPENED. 30 JUL, BIKE STARTED/RODE FINE. 31 JUL, BIKE STARTED/RODE FINE. 1 AUG, TUESDAY, THE BIKE STARTED FINE, RODE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY WERE VERY HELPFUL AND PUT THE CODE READER ON THE BIKE, CONFIRMED IT WAS A DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) 19, AND THAT WAS THE CPK SENSOR. THEY OPENED A "CASE" WITH HONDA TO SEE WHAT WARRANTY WORK MIGHT BE AUTHORIZE
Mileage: 55,300
Compare 2014HONDAGL1800BD to Similar Vehicles
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PE25018Preliminary EvaluationOpen
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PE25008Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Engine failure
EA25004Engineering AnalysisOpen
No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2014 HONDA GL1800BD have?▼
The 2014 HONDA GL1800BD has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 HONDA GL1800BD?▼
The most-complained component for the 2014 HONDA GL1800BD is ENGINE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Is the 2014 HONDA GL1800BD safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.