2005 Honda GL1800
Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2005
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2005: 18 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 84 |
| 2002 | 182 |
| 2003 | 101 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 47 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2018 | 34 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 18 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
7 of 18 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.
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All Honda Goldwing motorcycles manufactured since 2001 (New model - GL1800) have been manufactured with defective steering head bearings that result in a progressively worsening low speed (40 MPH and below) front wheel wobble under deceleration.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-04-14
The Honda Goldwing 1800GL, has a low speed wobble in the steering. I have been told by many owners the same thing. The wobble is at speeds of 35-45 MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-03-03
Structure
4 of 18 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing kickstand/center stand.
Engine and engine cooling
3 of 18 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing cooling system.
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Dt*: the contact stated the coolant recovery tank which does not have a protective shield, was leaking fluid onto the rear tire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-03-31
Service brakes
3 of 18 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Honda goldwing motorcycle. The contact stated that the rear brakes were dragging intermittently.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-21
Suspension
2 of 18 total reports mention: suspension.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2012-01-06Service brakes, hydraulic11V567000 Honda is recalling certain model year 2001-2010, and model year 2012 GL1800 goldwing motorcycles. Under certain conditions, there is a possibility that the combined braking system's secondary…
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the secondary master cylinder and if necessary, replace it, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 6, 2012. Owners may contact Honda…
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2012-01-13Equipment11E054000 Kuryakyn is recalling certain aftermarket passenger floorboard mounts, part number 607005, sold and installed for use on 2001-2012 Honda gl 1800 (Goldwing) motorcycles. This mount was sold on…
Remedy: Kuryakyn will notify owners and provide replacement mount kits free of charge. The safety recall began on January 13, 2012. Owners may contact kuryakyn at 1-866-296-4728.
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2012-05-14Audit queryClosed 2013-05-13 Southern Honda Powersports
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2015-12-07Service brakes, hydraulic15V700000 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2010 and 2012-2015 GL1800, 2001-2005 GL1800A and 2013-2015 GL1800B motorcycles. The rear brakes of the affected motorcycles may drag after the brakes are released.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary brake master cylinder and the rear brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2015.
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Honda GL1800 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 11V567000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 11E054000 · Equipment
- Recall 15V700000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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- Is the 2005 Honda GL1800 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Honda GL1800?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Honda GL1800 have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.