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Honda GL1800Model year report

2005 Honda GL1800 Problems

Complaints
18filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
12,500miles, 16 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Honda GL1800 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2005 Honda GL1800. The part named most often is steering, with 7 complaints (39% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and engine cooling (3). 16 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 12,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 18 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the master cylinder and 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Steering: “I currently own a 2005 Honda goldwing motorcycle purchased new in may of 2005. The problem I have experienced is with regard to unusual tire wear (cupping) around the 8000 mile point. In addition to the abnormal tire wear is a low speed wobbling (shimmy). I feel this is a safety issue that the manufacturer is unwilling to reconcile. It involves bearings that are currently installed oem. The correction can be fixed for approximately $270, labor and parts, but the cost must be born by the owner. I feel this should be a recall issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #10155684, filed 2006-04, 8,000 miles

Brakes: “1)- steering shakes and eventually (progressively) wobbles at speeds between 35 and 45 MPH on a 2005 Honda goldwing GL1800 motorcycle. There are currently no known procedures to correct this problem. I happens every time. As it gets worse, it can lead to possible loss of control leading to injury or death. This issue is a known issue with this motorcycle. 2)- brakes 'chatter' or rattle at times when applying pressure to stop.”

NHTSA complaint #10171766, filed 2006-10, 10,500 miles

Engine cooling: “Honda 2005 gl 1800 overheating. On two occasions I was riding with other gl 1800s in traffic, my gl 1800 temp gauge went up to red. Did not boil over. One time I was riding in a tunnel which was about 1/4 of a mile. Temp gauge went up to red again, speed was about 45 MPH.”

NHTSA complaint #10202971, filed 2007-09, 14,500 miles

Body and structure: “The 2005 gold wing has a front end wobble which is experienced on deceleration at approximately 40 MPH. Tires have been replaced, steering head bearings have been tightened. Three different dealers acknowledge that there is a problem in this year of bike. Honda america also acknowledges that there is a problem but has not taken any corrective action. This wobble nearly caused an accident on may 11, 2006 when the bike and rider were struck by an unexpected crosswind on jellico mountain. Upon rapid deceleration the bike wobbled and nearly crashed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10161885, filed 2006-07, 1 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 16 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,000 and 22,000 miles.

44%0–1044%10–2513%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (16 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 12,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2006720072008200920132015
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2005 Honda GL1800 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 18 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 18 bulletins →

Other model years of the Honda GL1800

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2021722,0003———Not enough data
201988,0002———Not enough data
2018347,2662——33 · FewerRising
2016510,7511———Not enough data
2015814,0002———Not enough data
201475,5002———Not enough data
201391,2502———Not enough data
2012311,0004——50 · TypicalStable
2010246,5164———Stable
2008478,0004——51 · TypicalFalling
20072012,6144———Stable
20062211,0005———Rising
20051812,5002———Stable
20041030,0004———Not enough data
200310111,7506——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200218215,0006——Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20018438,0005——Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Honda GL1800 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Honda GL1800 have?

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2005 Honda GL1800 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2005 Honda GL1800 is reported most often?

Steering is named most often, in 7 complaints (39% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.

Has the 2005 Honda GL1800 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Honda GL1800 reported?

Among the 16 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 12,500 miles and the middle half falls between 2,000 and 22,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.