2008 Honda GL1800 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 13%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Honda GL1800, 13% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,350 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.
“Front end wobble at slows speeds between 30 and 45 MPH. This happens every time I ride. The dealer said they knew about this problem and many riders have complained about it, but Honda would not recognize it as a problem. At my cost (about $300.00 usd), after market tapered fork bearings were installed to replace the Honda oem fork bearings that are not tapered.”
NHTSA complaint #10237466, filed 2008-08, 100 miles“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“The contact owns a 2008 Honda GL1800. The front end shimmied while driving 40 MPH. The contact called the dealer for warranty service and inquired about the shimmy. Honda stated that they were aware of the failure and nothing could be done. The failure mileage was 500 and current mileage was 14,500. Updated 07/29/08 updated 07/31/08”
NHTSA complaint #10234212, filed 2008-07, 500 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Honda gold wing motorcycles. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH when he noticed that the handle bars would shake violently. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 700. Updated 8/30/11 the dealer informed the consumer, the tires were cupping, but not out of balance. The mechanic indicated there was no grease on the front axle. Updated 09/26/11”
NHTSA complaint #10414710, filed 2011-07, 700 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 2008 Honda GL1800
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsTires
7 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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