2003 Honda GL1800 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,989miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Honda GL1800, 6% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,989 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.
“On my 2003 Honda goldwing with 3445 miles as I started around a 20 MPH curve in atlas mi the frame separated, the part of the frame that holds the center stand and the rear suspension allowing the bike to drop almost to the pavement. The tire was stopped only by the plastic inner fender that started to melt. Honda's only explanation is that the weld failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10023360, filed 2003-06, 3,445 miles“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“I was riding my motorcycle about 45 MPH and hit a pot hole when the frame holding the rear suspension broke! Droping the rear end down to almost touching the ground. I was able to maintain control of the bike but had I been making a turn a crash would have happened. Honda says it would repair the damage by sending the bike back to the factory, but it has been as of now still at dealer for 6 weeks with no results. I cannot seem to get Honda to give me any answers as to when the repairs will be made. To me totally unacceptable for a major safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10081170, filed 2004-07, 8,500 miles“The contact stated since purchase, there was a shimmy in the handle bars and premature wear on the front tire. The dealership suggested the contact check the tire pressure constantly. Updated 10/25/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10167385, filed 2006-09, 52,980 milesSuspension: 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 2003 Honda GL1800
54 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsSteering
8 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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