2006 Honda GL1800 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 23%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Honda GL1800, 23% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,800 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.
“When riding my Honda goldwing, a 2006 model the front end wobbles when decelerating at around 40 -45 MPH down until the bike is going under 30mph. At that point it stops happening. This happens every time I decelerate and is noticeable when my hands are on the grips. This has happened ever since the bike was new in 2006.”
NHTSA complaint #10237563, filed 2008-08, 500 miles“On 06-19-2006 I purchased a new 2006 Honda goldwing(GL1800) and rode it home. The bike has a shake in the front end between 35-50 MPH. The dealer mechanic wants to make repairs but Honda motorcorp says no. The goldwing is supposed to shake according to steve from the tech line. I have researched this problem on the internet and have discovered this is a very common problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10163474, filed 2006-07, 1 miles“My 2006 Honda goldwing has a low speed wobble at speed at or about 35-45 miles per hour. This is a very bad feeling, and dangerous for the rider. I have talked with other goldwing owners and their bikes have also developed the same wobble.”
NHTSA complaint #10164998, filed 2006-08, 4,000 miles“I bought this bike with only 8000 miles on it back in june of this year. At speeds below or around 30mph, the front end wobbles. Honda does not recognize this as a warranty issue, yet all the dealers tell me that it is a problem they have heard about from many goldwing owners. The dealer recommends alls balls tapered steering bearings for correction but I have to pay. I have the extended warranty plan and it is not covered. This is an ongoing issue with the steering on the goldwing and Honda should be responsible to recall and fix this issue at their cost. …”
NHTSA complaint #10433147, filed 2011-10, 8,000 miles“The contact stated while driving 50 MPH under normal conditions, the steering handle bars wobbled. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer who determined that there was a faulty bushing in the steering column. Updated 9/5/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10165784, filed 2006-08, 1,800 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 2006 Honda GL1800
5 complaintsBrakes
4 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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