2002 Honda GL1800 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Honda GL1800, 5% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“2002 Honda GL1800 motorcycle. The rear suspension adjustment motor does not engage until the number on the indicator display reaches 7 or 8. This means that there is no suspension lift until that point, (7 or 8), is reached. Honda maintains the unit is working properly. If it were working properly the bike should begin rising when the display reads 1. I have read that there have been many complaints of this defect, but Honda will not repair the item, I suspect because it is a costly repair, and obviously widespread. …”
NHTSA complaint #10199752, filed 2007-08, 16,000 miles“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“Since new I have complained about a wobbling when braking my gold wing. The various dealerships have stated time and again that the problem was not evident . On january 3, 2003 I was riding my 2002 gl1800a at highway speed when I lightly applied my rear brake pedal to check my speed and the bike wobbled violently causing me to crash and subsequently cause almost $10,000 damage to my bike, as well as personal injury. The bike was fixed only to have the problem resurface several times. Honda has stated they have no clue as to how to repair the motorcycle.”
NHTSA complaint #10033254, filed 2003-08“Mortorcycle will start to vibrate with speeds starting 38 MPH. Owner has taken motorcycle to dealership, but no corrective action was performed. Cause still unknown, and dealers asked consumerto pick motorcycle in same condition. Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #8013803, filed 2002-07“2002 Honda GL1800 goldwing front end wobbles at 35 to 40 MPH. Header/tapered rolling bearings had to be replaced. Now motorcycle is fine. Manufacturer was contacted but did not offer any assistance.”
NHTSA complaint #10130209, filed 2005-07Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 14% |
| 2018 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 2 | 6% |
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 6 | 13% |
| 2007 | 5 | 25% |
| 2006 | 4 | 18% |
| 2005 | 2 | 11% |
| 2003 | 6 | 6% |
| 2002 | 9 | 5% |
| 2001 | 4 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2002 Honda GL1800
115 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsTires
11 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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