2005 Honda GL1800 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 17%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,680miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Honda GL1800, 17% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,680 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.
“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“The contact owns a 2005 Honda GL1800. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle began to overheat and the temperature gauge increased into the hot zone. The vehicle continues to operate. The contact stated that the vehicle idles and then returns to its normal temperature. The current mileage was 30,000 and failure mileage was 29,000. Updated 09/11/07”
NHTSA complaint #10199520, filed 2007-08, 29,000 miles“The contact stated the coolant recovery tank which does not have a protective shield, was leaking fluid onto the rear tire. The motorcycle was seen by a dealer and it was determined road debris cracked the coolant tank and the tank needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10154270, filed 2006-03, 14,680 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10025553Feb 1, 2008Safety recall; use the right bulletin. Campaign for proportion control valve for leakage on certain cbr1000xx, gl1800, st1300, and vfr800 models.
- 10018124Jun 6, 2005Camshaft timing - gear noise after completing valve adjustment may be incorrect camshaft timing.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Honda GL1800
7 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Honda GL1800
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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