2002 Honda GL1800 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,459miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2002 Honda GL1800, 3% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,459 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Front wheel wobble when reducing speed between 55 and 20 MPH. Induced also by the use of cruise control when it decreases speed. Near loss of control when it happens unexpected. Much worse on rough surfaces. Dealer unable to repair under warrenty because factory will not pay as a authorized fix ????”
NHTSA complaint #10180986, filed 2007-01, 34,918 miles“I bought this motorcycle with 1530 miles on it, and the problem was occurring from the beginning. It continues and I feel it is a clear safety issue. The motorcycle front forks wobble when less than a firm grip is held on the handle bars. The wobble begins small, and left unchecked increases in intensity to where within about 20 seconds the motorcycle would become unstable and crash.”
NHTSA complaint #10136010, filed 2005-09“The contact owns a 2002 Honda goldwing motorcycle. The contact was driving approximately 30-37 MPH when the vehicle began to violently shake in the front end. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised the contact that the steering bushings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the bushings. The failure recurred a few months later. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised the contact that the vehicle was performing as designed. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10443550, filed 2012-01, 30,000 miles“Consumer put 7 sets of tires on his motorcycle to eliminate the shake/shimmy in the steering but to no avail. New bearings in the head shaft at 34,000 miles. Shaking and shimmying occurs when accelerating or decelerating motorcycle.”
NHTSA complaint #10064988, filed 2004-03“The motorcycle steering failed while the driver was driving 35 MPH on the highway. Driver was able to maintain control, and drove to the dealer. Mechanic determined that the steering bearing needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10111573, filed 2005-02Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 29% |
| 2018 | 5 | 15% |
| 2015 | 4 | 50% |
| 2010 | 4 | 17% |
| 2008 | 8 | 17% |
| 2007 | 2 | 10% |
| 2006 | 5 | 23% |
| 2005 | 7 | 39% |
| 2003 | 8 | 8% |
| 2002 | 6 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2002 Honda GL1800
115 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsTires
11 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Honda GL1800
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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