2015 Honda GL1800 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 50%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Honda GL1800, 50% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,150 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 front forks, wheel, and handlebars shake badly and constantly while traveling between 32 and 42 miles per hour, on any road surface. A quick look on the internet shows that this is a very common problem with this motorcycle. The Honda dealer told me that this shaking was due to flat spots on the main steering bearing caused by allowing the motorcycle to sit for long periods without moving it. I scheduled replacement of that bearing, and after leaving the bike with the dealer, the dealer admitted that the bearing did not need replacing. …”
NHTSA complaint #11232894, filed 2019-07, 2,300 miles“To whom it concerns, I am inquiring if NHTSA has had any complaints about Honda GL1800 motorcycles having the wobble in their steering handlebars? I see hundreds of complaints of this steering defect on the internet and I had experienced first hand with my 2015 GL1800. I contacted Honda about this serious handlebar wobble that it was getting so bad between 30-45mph that it was causing taking corners at these speeds the entire motorcycle shake terribly and almost out of control. Honda said they would not do anything to resolve the problem even under my purchased 5-year warranty policy. …”
NHTSA complaint #11280624, filed 2019-11, 14,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Honda GL1800 goldwing. The contact stated that the tire gauge indicated that the tire pressure was low. The contact stated that the handle bar shimmied and moved uncontrollably while making turns at a low rate of speed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact drove to an independent mechanic, but no failures were found. Through research, the contact found several other complaints about the same defect for this vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11255085, filed 2019-09, 31,730 milesRelated service bulletins
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Steering: 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% |
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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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