2003 Honda GL1800 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 8%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2003 Honda GL1800, 8% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,400 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.
“I purchased the motorcycle on 11/05/16 from imotorsports in elmhurst ill. From day one it had a very bad wobble in the steering and if I was not holding strongly onto the bike it would definitely crash. After asking for a repair to this wobble imotorsports manager jason said they would install a new set of tires on it and this should solve the problem. The bike only had 15,158 miles on it so I thought for sure this would be the answer. Jason told me that after the bike got used to the new tires that the wobble would go away. The wobble would occur anytime it was in motion from 15-45 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #11010116, filed 2017-07, 15,180 miles“Honda goldwings have a problem with a deceleration front end wobble. As you decelerate from around 35 MPH with your hands lightly resting on the handle bars, the front end goes into a violent wobble. Honda of america claims it is just a characteristic of the 1800 goldwing, however it poses a very serious safety concern. …”
NHTSA complaint #10185172, filed 2007-03, 1,800 miles“At speeds between 30 and 35 MPH and with hands off or loosely gripping the handlebar, the front wheel of my Honda gl 1800 goldwing develops a severe wobble. I have added a superbrace to resolve the issue, but this did not eliminate or reduce the wobble.”
NHTSA complaint #10135979, filed 2005-09“The contact owns a 2003 Honda goldwing. The contact stated that the front of the vehicle shakes very badly when riding between 30 and 45 MPH. Honda stated that the vehicle was designed to operate in that manner. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they inspected the tires, however, they cannot find anything wrong. The VIN, engine size, and number of cylinders were unknown. The current mileage was 15,000 and failure mileage was 5.”
NHTSA complaint #10201937, filed 2007-09, 5 milesSteering: 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 2003 Honda GL1800
54 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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