2018 Honda GL1800 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,390miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2018 Honda GL1800, 6% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,390 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.
“This is a brand-new leftover 800 pound motorcycle with absolutely no rebound in the front suspension. It rides well on smooth roads and becomes extremely punishing and threatening on normal imperfections in the road. I discovered this within my first twenty minutes of owning the bike and have been trying to get help ever since. This is Honda's premium touring bike, one that they claim is the smoothest, most sophisticated long-distance bike on the planet, yet it constantly bottoms out and feels quite dangerous over larger potholes or common rough areas on so many of our california roads. …”
NHTSA complaint #11322126, filed 2020-04, 1,280 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Honda Gold Wing Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at various speeds, the motorcycle would pull to the right side. The suspension was replaced, and the failure was remedied. Also, the front tire had experienced uneven wear on both the right and left sides causing the motorcycle to become extremely unstable while riding on wet pavement. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,500.”
NHTSA complaint #11438402, filed 2021-10, 1,500 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 2018 Honda GL1800
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
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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