2008 Honda GL1800 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 17%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Honda GL1800, 17% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,500 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 2008 Honda goldwing GL1800 and developed a real bad frontend woble at 6000 miles between the speeds of 30-45 MPH. I have contacted the dealer and they told me not to even bring it back to them because there is nothing they can do for me. I have contacted Honda about this problem and they won't help me with this problem either. I now have 14000 miles on it, 2 set of tires worn out the third set going on and the wobble is getting worse as time goes on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10441159, filed 2011-12, 6,000 miles“On cold start motorcycle hesitates or motor stumbles causing rider to almost lose the bike( fall over) while exciting driveway . Seames to only stumble when cold.”
NHTSA complaint #10653041, filed 2014-11, 63,000 miles“2008 GL1800 gold wing. Delivered with misalignment between front and rear tires motorcycle pulls to the right and will not track straight. District service manager confirms pull and indicates, verbally, that all pull and the subject vehicle pulls more than most. Motorcycle was delivered brand new in this condition and has never been ridden off road, crashed, laid down or other otherwise operated in a fashion inconsistent with the intended purpose. Dealer has performed absolutely no service other than to test drive. …”
NHTSA complaint #10263553, filed 2009-03, 1,140 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Honda gold wing motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, he attempted to decelerate and the handlebars vibrated violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10487654, filed 2012-12, 9,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Honda GL1800 motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving between 20-40 MPH, the handle bars would shake uncontrollably. The motorcycle was not taken to the dealer but they were made aware of the problem and advised that there was a part that he purchase to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted but they did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 10,600. Updated 5/2/11 updated 05/16/11”
NHTSA complaint #10394239, filed 2011-04, 10,600 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 2008 Honda GL1800
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsTires
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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