Honda Gold Wing 2008
Model Gold Wing made in 2008 by Honda got 42 consumer complains as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and equipment.
Model 2008
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| SB-12-002 | 01/12/2012 | 10043248 | Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *pe | 03/06/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-12-002 | 01/12/2012 | 10043248 | Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *pe | 03/06/2012 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| 08-040 | 05/31/2008 | 10025523 | Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles. *pe | 08/15/2008 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TRUNK LID - LOCK | |||||
| GL1800 | 10/01/2007 | 10025244 | Trunk opener unit, opener rod and snap. *pe | 07/22/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/15/2010 | 100 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 honda gold wing. while driving at night approximately 55 mph the tail lights and headlights shut off on there own. the contact stated the failure occurs intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 100. ds | |||
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 08/02/2009 | 23000 | 1 | |
| 2008 gl1800 honda goldwing, 23000 miles. bought used and within 2 weeks was on the interstate cruising at 80mph in 5th gear and all of the sudden had a terrible clanking noise coming from the engine. i no longer had 5th gear so i down shifted to 4th and was ok for a short distance and then it did it again. i pulled off the interstate to a safe location and tried a few other things. with the clutch disengaged the engine revved up fine, but as soon as the clutch was engaged the loud clanking noise that sounded like something was tearing up the engine would start. the bike would also fail to roll freely when in neutral. this could have been very dangerous if i was in heavy traffic and unable to exit the interstate. the bike is being fixed at this time at pelham power sports in pelham, al. they have dropped the engine and cracked it open and said it was faulty shift forks. they have ordered parts (over $1000 worth) and hope to have it fixed in less than 2 weeks. *tr | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 07/15/2010 | 100 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda gold wing. the contact was driving approximately 55 mph when the taillights and headlights failed independently. the contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 100. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 10/03/2007 | 100 | 1 | 09/01/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda gold wing. the contact stated that the headlights produce poor illumination. the focal point of the lights is to narrow to clearly see frontal images, which increases the risk of a crash and severe injury. the dealer is aware of the failure, but has not developed a remedy. the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 100 and current mileage was 20,000. updated 3/24/09 *cn the consumer stated the headlights can not be raised to satisfactory height. updated 03/2/709.*jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 07/01/2011 | 24000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2008 honda gold wing motorcycle. the contact stated that while transporting the vehicle in a trailer, fuel fumes were emitted into the trailer. the motorcycle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the vehicle auxiliary fuel tank developed cracks in several places and as a result, would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who offered to replace the fuel tank. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 26,000. kmj | |||
| 07/01/2011 | 24000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2008 honda gold wing . the contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the trailer he was transporting the motorcycle in. the motorcycle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the vehicle auxiliary fuel tank had developed cracks in several places as a result it needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who offer to replaced the fuel tank. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 24,000 and current mileage was 26,000. pm | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 05/27/2012 | 21000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda goldwing motorcycle. the contact was driving 65 mph when she attempted to put shift into fifth gear but the vehicle lurched forward, began to downshift and exhibiting an abnormal grinding noise. the contact was concerned of possibly being involved in a crash as a result of the failure. the dealer was notified but offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the vin was not available. the failure vehicle was 21,000. | |||
| 05/27/2012 | 21000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 honda goldwing motorcycle. the contact was driving 65 mph when she attempted to put shift into fifth gear but the vehicle lurched forward, began to downshift and exhibiting an abnormal grinding noise. the contact was concerned of possibly being involved in a crash as a result of the failure. the dealer was notified but offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the vin was not available. the failure vehicle was 21,000. kmj | |||
| 05/27/2012 | 21000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 honda goldwing. the contact stated while driving 65 mph she attempted to put the vehicle into fifth gear but the vehicle lurched forward, began to downshift and began making a grinding noise. the contact stated she felt very unsafe on the vehicle based on the fact of the high liklihood of having a crash if the vehicle won't accelerate on the highway. the dealer was notified but offered no support. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure vehilce was 21,000. dt | |||
| 07/15/2010 | 17000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda gold wing. the contact was driving 60 mph when the vehicle suddenly began downshifting. the contact stated that the failure recurred once shifted into fifth gear. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was contacted and they stated that there was nothing they could do to assist. the contact was concerned with the possibility of a crash and stated that the vehicle was unsafe. the failure mileage was 17,000. | |||
| 07/15/2010 | 17000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 honda gold wing. the contact was driving 60 mph when the vehicle suddenly began downshifting. the contact stated that the failure recurred once shifted into fifth gear. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was contacted and they stated that there was nothing they could do to assist. the contact was concerned with the possibility of a crash and stated that the vehicle was unsafe. the failure mileage was 17,000. kmj | |||
| 07/15/2010 | 17000 | ||
| Tl-the contact 2008 honda gold wing. the contact stated while driving 60 mph the vehicle would suddenly down shift causing the vehicle to decrease in speed. the contact stated this occurs when the vehicle was in fifth gear. the contact stated the sudden down shift could cause a crash due to the rapid decrease in speed. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer but the dealer could not identify the issue. the contact called the manufacturer and they stated to the contact there was nothing they can do. the contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the failure mileage was 17,000. jo | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 11/14/2008 | 4600 | 1 | |
| My 2008 honda goldwing motorcycle experienced a bent shift fork in the transmission at 4,600 miles. this issue has been happening to a large number of late model honda goldwing motorcycles. this issue is very dangerous as it could result in total failure at highway speeds. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 02/23/2010 | 4200 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda gold wing motorcycle. the contact stated while driving at speeds of 70 mph, the rear brakes locked without warrant. the dealer replaced the brake fluid and bled the brakes but to no avail. the manufacturer was contacted but they would not provide any assistance. the contact experienced the failure two additional times. the vehicle was taken to a different dealer who replaced the brake pads, drum, disc and master cylinder. the failure and current mileages were 4,200. | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 10/01/2012 | 9000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 honda gold wing motorcycle. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, he attempted to decelerate and the handlebars vibrated violently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 9,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 10/01/2012 | 9000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 honda gold wing. the contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, he would attempt to slow down and the handle bars would shake violently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they could not diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 9,000. the vin was unavailable. ap | |||
| 08/01/2010 | 700 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 honda goldwing. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph and less he noticed that the handle bar would shake violently. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 700. tb | |||
| 02/16/2011 | 700 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2010 honda gold wing(na). the contact stated while driving 40 mph the grip became very hot to the point where the contact could no longer drive it. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer who performed numerous diagnostic test but have not identified the source of the problem. the contact stated the vehicle had been in the dealers possession for four months. the contact stated the failure was a major safety issue that could result in a crash. the failure mileage was 700. | |||
| 06/10/2008 | 7000 | 1 | |
| In may 2008 i purchased a new honda goldwing. at approximately 3000 miles. i noticed that the right front fork seal was leaking and the tires were wearing abnormally. specifically, the tires both front and rear were cupping or scalloping and started making excessive road noise or howling. during the next 4000 miles the tire abnormalities became more pronounced to the point that the vehicle developed a shimmy or wobble at certain speeds and throttle position in addition to feeling unsafe on any surface other than dry smooth pavement. the unsafe feeling can best be described as driving on ice and occurs on any uneven surface such as rain grooves, tar strips, bumpy highways and whenever moisture is present on the road. upon completion of a 7000 mile trip on the vehicle, i returned it to the purchasing dealer with the above complaint. the dealer told me that the front fork seal was blown out and honda considers fork seals a normal wear item even though the vehicle only has 7,000 miles and the problem started at 3,000 miles, less than 45 days after purchase. honda says the tire issue is not covered under warranty and is normal i contacted dunlop tire and described the above complaint. dunlop acknowledged that what i described is not normal and provided me an email with contact information for my dealer in regards to replacement or adjustment under the terms of the new vehicle limited tire warranty, but as of now the issues remains unresolved. the tires are dunlop d250f, 130/70r18m/c 63h on the front and d250 180/60r 16m/c 74h on the rear. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 10/01/2007 | 1292 | 1 | 08/01/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda gold wing. while driving 25-35 mph, the contact heard a loud clinking noise coming from underneath the vehicle. he noticed that the spring disengaged in the center, which caused it to fall to the pavement. the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. the dealer reinstalled the spring. there had been no other occurrences. the failure mileage was 1,292 and current mileage was 2,600. updated 11/14/07 *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 06/10/2008 | 7000 | 1 | |
| In may 2008 i purchased a new honda goldwing. at approximately 3000 miles. i noticed that the right front fork seal was leaking and the tires were wearing abnormally. specifically, the tires both front and rear were cupping or scalloping and started making excessive road noise or howling. during the next 4000 miles the tire abnormalities became more pronounced to the point that the vehicle developed a shimmy or wobble at certain speeds and throttle position in addition to feeling unsafe on any surface other than dry smooth pavement. the unsafe feeling can best be described as driving on ice and occurs on any uneven surface such as rain grooves, tar strips, bumpy highways and whenever moisture is present on the road. upon completion of a 7000 mile trip on the vehicle, i returned it to the purchasing dealer with the above complaint. the dealer told me that the front fork seal was blown out and honda considers fork seals a normal wear item even though the vehicle only has 7,000 miles and the problem started at 3,000 miles, less than 45 days after purchase. honda says the tire issue is not covered under warranty and is normal i contacted dunlop tire and described the above complaint. dunlop acknowledged that what i described is not normal and provided me an email with contact information for my dealer in regards to replacement or adjustment under the terms of the new vehicle limited tire warranty, but as of now the issues remains unresolved. the tires are dunlop d250f, 130/70r18m/c 63h on the front and d250 180/60r 16m/c 74h on the rear. *tr | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 06/10/2008 | 7000 | 1 | |
| In may 2008 i purchased a new honda goldwing. at approximately 3000 miles. i noticed that the right front fork seal was leaking and the tires were wearing abnormally. specifically, the tires both front and rear were cupping or scalloping and started making excessive road noise or howling. during the next 4000 miles the tire abnormalities became more pronounced to the point that the vehicle developed a shimmy or wobble at certain speeds and throttle position in addition to feeling unsafe on any surface other than dry smooth pavement. the unsafe feeling can best be described as driving on ice and occurs on any uneven surface such as rain grooves, tar strips, bumpy highways and whenever moisture is present on the road. upon completion of a 7000 mile trip on the vehicle, i returned it to the purchasing dealer with the above complaint. the dealer told me that the front fork seal was blown out and honda considers fork seals a normal wear item even though the vehicle only has 7,000 miles and the problem started at 3,000 miles, less than 45 days after purchase. honda says the tire issue is not covered under warranty and is normal i contacted dunlop tire and described the above complaint. dunlop acknowledged that what i described is not normal and provided me an email with contact information for my dealer in regards to replacement or adjustment under the terms of the new vehicle limited tire warranty, but as of now the issues remains unresolved. the tires are dunlop d250f, 130/70r18m/c 63h on the front and d250 180/60r 16m/c 74h on the rear. *tr | |||
| 03/21/2008 | 1 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda goldwing motorcycle. when driving between 30 mph and the handle bars began to shake. he was also told by the dealer that it was normal and that the tires might be the cause of the failure. the first dealer also told him that they had two other owners that week with the same problem. none of the tire information was available. the current mileage was 800 and the failure mileage was 1. | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 08/28/2011 | 61263 | ||
| I purchased a metzler me880 marathon gl front tire in april of 2011. after riding 5000+ miles in two months i noticed cracking on both sides of the tire. the tire was replaced on warranty in july of 2011. the second metzler me880 marathon gl front tire, made in germany, dot eb ok h799 (0911), 130/70 r 18 m7c 63h, which was installed in mid july of 2011 started the same cracking after riding 5000+ miles. in one month. the tire sidewalls are cracking on both sides. it is now august 28th 2011; one and a half months. the tire pressure was 40 psi at the start of the trip and is 38 psi today with no air added during the trip. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS | NATCHEZ | 39120 | GREAT RIVER HONDA | |
| OH | AVON | HONDA OF AVON | 440-934-5353 |