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2010 Honda GL1800 Tires Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
8%of 24 total for the year
Median mileage
4,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the tires of the 2010 Honda GL1800, 8% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,000 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.

“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

“Avon Cobra Chrome motorcycle tire 130/70R18. While driving on a California highway at 70 mph, I experienced a noticeable vibration in my handlebars. Thinking I may have a tire anomaly, I reduced speed and looked for a roadside area where I could stop the motorcycle and inspect the wheels and tires for damage. It took considerable effort to maintain control of the motorcycle as the front end felt as though it would “slide out” to one side or the other. After inspecting the front tire I observed a noticeable “bulb” or “blister” on the tread cap approximately 10” long. …”

NHTSA complaint #11471289, filed 2022-06

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201028%
2008715%
200715%
2006314%
200516%
200333%
2002116%
20011619%

Other parts of the 2010 Honda GL1800

Brakes
11 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Vehicle 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