2018 Honda GL1800 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 15%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2018 Honda GL1800, 15% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,000 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.
“I trailered my 2018 goldwing dct, in a toy hauler 5th wheel. I secured the bike with ratcheting tie downs at the handlebars, across the seat and more in the back of the bike. The bike was fine after day 1 of travel. After day 2, when we arrived we discovered that the spindle on which the handlebars pivot, had completely sheared off, and the handlebars were no longer connected to the steering system. …”
NHTSA complaint #11353462, filed 2020-09Related service bulletins
- 10187553Feb 19, 2021The Wrench - When performing the Service Bulletin GL1800 #1- Loose Handlebar Repair on 2018 GL 1800, or removing the Steering Bridge to adjust the upper steering stem nut on any…
- 10161662Jun 18, 2019The Wrench - If a customer complains of loose handlebars on a 2018 GL1800, the problem may be due to improper torquing of the steering stem nut at the factory. First, verify the…
- 10161256Jun 4, 2019The Wrench - If a customer complains of loose handlebars on a 2018 GL1800, the problem may be due to improper torquing of the steering stem nut at the factory. First, verify the…
- 10159189Apr 10, 2019"The Wrench - If a customer complains of loose handlebars on a 2018 GL1800, the problem may be due to improper torquing of the steering stem nut at the factory. First, verify the…
- 10153891Feb 21, 2019Service Bulletin - If a customer complains of loose handlebars (up and down movement) on a 2018 GL1800, the problem may be due to improper installation of the steering stem nut…
- 10153890Feb 21, 2019Dealer Message - A Service Bulletin to address a customer complaint of loose handlebars on a 2018 GL1800 has been posted on iN.
- 10115757Aug 3, 2017Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to…
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% |
Other parts of the 2018 Honda GL1800
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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