2012 Honda GL1800 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2012 Honda GL1800, 6% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,200 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 contact owns a 2012 Honda goldwing motorcycle. The contact stated that the front tire felt abnormal while riding approximately 55 MPH. The front end of the vehicle vibrated violently. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 7,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10625977, filed 2014-08, 7,500 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Honda goldwing motorcycle. The contact stated that the motorcycle rode roughly at various speeds. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 900.”
NHTSA complaint #10640285, filed 2014-09, 900 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 2012 Honda GL1800
17 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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