2010 Honda GL1800 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 17%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Honda GL1800, 17% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,100 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.
“Handle bars will start to shake and wobble. This can happen when going into a turn or just going down the road. It will stop after the turn or I just put a tighter grip on the handle bars. It can feel like the motorcycle is going out of control. I have taken the motorcycle to two different dealers and was told this is a common problem that Honda will not fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10610589, filed 2014-07, 2,200 miles“The cycle has a front end wobble at speeds between 35-45. It requires that both hands are kept on the handlebars to avoid a crash. If I let go with one hand the wobble increases. I think the wobble increases the wear on the front tire and can also contribute to damage of other items. It is always uncomfortable especially going around corners where I have to fight the wobble with both hands. The front tire was changed and the steering bearings checked for tightness. All at my cost and the cycle still wobbles.”
NHTSA complaint #10481303, filed 2012-10, 8,191 miles“The motorcycle handlebars shook violently upon deceleration from about 40 MPH down. After check with Honda they advised it could be a tire problem. They acted as they have never heard of this problem. A check with others who own GL1800's state this is a well known and well documented problem with the GL1800 called a deceleration wobble. Honda has no fix for it and will not acknowledge the problem. I feel the NHTSA needs to look into this problem immediately and have Honda fix this issue before some is killed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10458538, filed 2012-05, 4,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Honda gold wing. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH the grip became very hot to the point where the contact could no longer drive it. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who performed numerous diagnostic test but have not identified the source of the problem. The contact stated the vehicle had been in the dealers possession for four months. The contact stated the failure was a major safety issue that could updated 07/15/11”
NHTSA complaint #10404165, filed 2011-06, 700 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 2010 Honda GL1800
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsTires
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology