2005 Honda GL1800 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Honda GL1800, 11% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,250 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 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“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 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 2005 Honda GL1800
7 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEngine
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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