2006 Honda GL1800 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 18%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Honda GL1800, 18% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,050 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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 applied the brakes in a normal not a panic situation. The brakes apparently locked up and left a 22' skid mark on the black top road. Weather and road conditions were perfect and I am a very experienced goldwing rider having ridden approximately 200,000 miles. I was riding with my wife on board and pulling my escapade trailer as I have done for approximately 70,000 miles for 20 years. My wife and I were ejected from the bike and sustained non life threatening injuries. …”
NHTSA complaint #10650072, filed 2014-10, 65,000 miles“Brake recall service was performed in may. A complete brake fluid replacement and bleed don. A brake shudder problem has been evident since purchase new and an abnormal number of tires have failed due to blistering of the tread and in one case the tread separated from the tire. I have long contended this is due to a braking engineering problem. Road bike 400 miles after recall service and returned to dealer. He then stated that my rear brakes pads were completely gone and the rear rotor marred. The brake pads had less than 3000 miles on them. …”
NHTSA complaint #10883678, filed 2016-07, 72,121 miles“My Honda goldwing 1800 shakes when I use my back brakes after it is hot. The dealer and Honda corp. State they know about it but offer no answers on how to fix it. Honda say's to use both brakes at the same time. This is not acceptable. There are times when this is not possible.”
NHTSA complaint #10199688, filed 2007-08, 4,000 miles“While slowing to a stop using both front and rear brakes, a violent shudder was noted from the rear brake causing the entire motorcycle to shake noticeably. The shudder has re-occurred on a number of occasions (approx 25). My GL1800 was taken to the dealership (nw Honda-houston) for the rear brake recall and the issue was brought to the attention of the service writer and directly/personally to the attention of the mechanic performing the recall inspection. The mechanic test rode the motorcycle but stated he was unable to get a repeat of the shudder. …”
NHTSA complaint #10483951, filed 2012-11, 25,100 milesRelated recalls
- 15V700000Oct 23, 2015American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2010 and 2012-2015 GL1800, 2001-2005 GL1800A and 2013-2015 GL1800B motorcycles…Covers: Honda GL1800 2001–2010, 2012–2015, GL1800A 2001–2005, GL1800B 2013–2015
- 11V567000Dec 1, 2011Honda is recalling certain model year 2001-2010, and model year 2012 gl1800 goldwing motorcycles. Under certain conditions, there is a possibility that the…Covers: Honda GL1800 2001–2010, 2012
Related service bulletins
- 10099350Dec 11, 2015"service bulletin - honda is launching a safety recall of 2012-2015 gl1800/a and 2013-2015 gl1800b/bd motorcycles, and is implementing a recall remedy for 2001-2010 and 2012…
- 10099957Dec 10, 2015Newsletter - the repair procedure for the secondary master cylinder (smc) recall is very involved, so make sure to read through the entire bulletin before hand so you can…
- 10099874Nov 24, 2015"dealer message - effective immediately the secondary master cylinder (smc) kits for this recall are available on open order. As indicated in s/b gl1800 #23 and other…
- 10100549Oct 29, 2015Service bulletin - honda is launching a safety recall of 2012-2015 gl1800/a and 2013-2015 gl1800/b/bd motorcycles, and is implementing a recall remedy for 2001-2010 and 2012 gl…
- 10100546Oct 23, 2015"dealer message - the service bulletin in support of the safety recall of 2001-2015 gl1800/a and gl1800b/bd motorcycles for a potentially defective secondary master cylinder is…
- 10100792Oct 19, 2015Service bulletin - honda is launching a safety recall of 2001-2015 gl1800/a and gl1800b/bd motorcycles. Honda has determined that under conditions where the brake fluid is not…
- 10100782Oct 16, 2015"honda is launching a safety recall on model year 2001 through 2015 gl1800/a and gl1800b/bd motorcycles to replace a potentially defective secondary master cylinder. Under…
- 10127659Aug 20, 2014Dealer message - Honda has determined that, in some cases, the secondary master cylinder repair campaign conducted since 2011 (S/B GL1800 #20) was not sufficient to prevent the…
- 10127662Aug 19, 2014Service bulletin - Honda has determined that, in some cases, the secondary master cylinder repair campaign conducted since 2011 (S/B GL1800 #20) was not sufficient to prevent the…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 29% |
| 2018 | 3 | 9% |
| 2016 | 2 | 40% |
| 2015 | 3 | 38% |
| 2014 | 4 | 57% |
| 2013 | 3 | 33% |
| 2012 | 2 | 6% |
| 2010 | 11 | 46% |
| 2008 | 11 | 23% |
| 2007 | 7 | 35% |
| 2006 | 4 | 18% |
| 2005 | 3 | 17% |
| 2004 | 2 | 20% |
| 2003 | 8 | 8% |
| 2002 | 6 | 3% |
| 2001 | 7 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2006 Honda GL1800
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology