Tl* the contact owns a 1978 (na) honda goldwing motorcycle equiped with pirreli metzler (na) tires. While driving approximately 40 mph, the rear tire deflated. The contact coasted the vehicle onto the shoulder and noticed that the failure was due to thread separation and bubbles. The manufacturer was notified. The tire was replaced. The vin and tire size were unknown. The tire failure mileage was 2,500 and the vehicle failure mileage was 66,600.
1985-1993 · 4 model years
Honda Goldwing Problems by year
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the Honda Goldwing across 4 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 1989 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (5), while 1985 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the fuel system.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 5
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 5
- Deaths
- 0
Goldwing complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Goldwing problems
Latest Goldwing complaints
1993 Honda goldwing. Top came off, striking another vehicle and caused property damage. *Bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0248-89)*jb updated 08/05/10 *bf
Vehicle went completely dead, indicating a failure in the electrical circuit affecting ignition and instrumentation. Accessory circuit was unaffected. This occurred at a stop light, with two brief failures prior to the complete failure while the vehicle was in motion. Turning the ignition key to the off position and back to the run position cleared the fault. According to the service manual for this vehicle, the ignition switch is the only part that could cause this failure. *Nm
While traveling down a dark road,consumer tried to put on the high beam on low and discovered there were no headlights at all, consumer doesnot understand why the high and low beam are on one circuit, consumer had to install a new switch just to get the lights working again.*Yh
Developed a crack in the tire approximately 1 to 11/2 inches in length inside the thread groove running with the thread. You can tell it is not a pucture due to the way it is cracked. It has randum edges. Will be removing the tire to return it to dealer were it was for purchase for a pro rated refund. Have purchased the same tire from another deal. Have never done anything like this before, but am very concerned with the lack of ownership by dunlop to other motorcyclist with the same problem. This is a very...
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scarry problem when you are on only 2 wheels. If you will check the goldwing road ride associations (gwrra) bullitin board you will find number of postings that people are having with the dunlop tires. These being with the 1500 and 1200 goldwing and valkyrie model rear tires all devolpe very simulair slits. Too many people have experience the problem to be a none event. Dunlop keeps telling people that they have no problem. Goldwing rides are a very conservitive group and not wild riders. Lossing a tire on a motorcycle is a lot more deathdefining then other vehicle that why I believe this problem needs some type of closure. Thanks for your help. Will be more than happy to provide further help or information. Ps will be taking pictures of the tire for future reference if needed.( Dot number: tire size: mv85hb15 )
While driving about 60-70 mph the front wheel started shimmying, causing the driver to lose control, pulling the driver to the left. *Ak
Questions about the Honda Goldwing
Which Honda Goldwing years have the most problems?
Which Honda Goldwing years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Honda Goldwing problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (3), fuel system (3), wheels & tires (3) most often.
How many recalls does the Honda Goldwing have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any Honda Goldwing model year on file.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data