2005 Honda GL1800 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 39%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Honda GL1800, 39% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,000 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 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“The Honda goldwing 1800gl, has a low speed wobble in the steering. I have been told by many owners the same thing. The wobble is at speeds of 35-45 MPH. All of the dealers say there is no problem, but there are two many of us complaining of the same thing. Most us believe that the home office is telling all of them to deny. With this problem, you must hold the bars tight, of course some are worst than others. I believe this could be a safety issue. One thing for sure its needs some looking into. I have communicated with folks from ca to ny, all say the same thing. Wobble.”
NHTSA complaint #10151748, filed 2006-03, 10 miles“The front end shakes when the motorcycle is at speeds between 35 MPH and 45 MPH. I feel that Honda should correct this issue at no cost to the consumer, (owner).”
NHTSA complaint #10746263, filed 2015-08, 22,789 miles“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“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 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 2005 Honda GL1800
3 complaintsEngine cooling
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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