2005 Honda GL1800 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Honda GL1800, 11% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,250 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.
“I have a 2005 golwing GL1800. The heating gauge marks to the red line (hot) when climbing roads. When I stop the motorcycle and turned off, I don't hear the noice of boiling water and I don't feel it too hot. In approximately two minutes of turned off, I start the motor again and the gauge mark just over the center temperature mark. I think the problem is that the gauge is not indicating the correct temperature. The motorcycle has been checked by Honda dealer and they do not found the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10806772, filed 2015-11, 22,500 miles“I own a 2005 Honda GL1800. While driving 25 MPH or what its refer to parade riding, the vehicle begins to overheat and the temperature gauge increases into the hot zone. The vehicle continues to operate. When running at idles speed with bike parked, it returns to its normal temperature. I have taken the bike to several Honda service dealers and they all tell me the bike is fine. Yet I have experienced this overheating in the red zone in several situations. I even called Honda directly and complained about this issue. I think they know this is a problem with older models like in my 2005. …”
NHTSA complaint #10536474, filed 2013-08, 30,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 14% |
| 2019 | 5 | 63% |
| 2018 | 5 | 15% |
| 2016 | 3 | 60% |
| 2014 | 2 | 29% |
| 2013 | 3 | 33% |
| 2012 | 17 | 55% |
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 | 2 | 11% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2005 Honda GL1800
7 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 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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