2005 Honda GL1800 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GL1800 years
- Far more complaints than other years 10th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Honda GL1800. That ranks 10th out of 22 GL1800 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (7 complaints, 39%), typically at around 8,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 18owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Honda GL1800 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 7 | 39% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 17% | 14,680 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 17% | 1 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 11% | 26,250 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 11% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 11% | 13,250 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 11% | 9,250 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | 14,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 6% | 200 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | 1 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Honda GL1800 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2010 and 2012-2015 GL1800, 2001-2005 GL1800A and 2013-2015 GL1800B motorcycles. The rear brakes of the affected motorcycles may drag after the brakes are released.
Risk: A rear brake that drags may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, extended riding with the rear brake dragging could generate enough heat to result in a fire.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary brake master cylinder and the rear brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JV6. Note: This recall supercedes recall 14V-472.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: Honda is recalling certain model year 2001-2010, and model year 2012 gl1800 goldwing motorcycles. Under certain conditions, there is a possibility that the combined braking system's secondary master cylinder may cause the rear brake to drag.
Risk: Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash, and riding the motorcycle with the rear brake dragging may generate enough heat to cause the rear brake to catch fire.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the secondary master cylinder and if necessary, replace it, free of charge. The safety recall began on january 6, 2012. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Southern Honda Powersports (AQ12001) — opened May 14, 2012, closed May 13, 2013.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I have a 2005 golwing gl1800. The heating gauge marks to the red line (hot) when climbing roads. When i stop the motorcycle and turned off, i don't hear the noice of boiling water and i don't feel it too hot. In approximately two minutes of turned off, i start the motor again and the gauge mark…
The front end shakes when the motorcycle is at speeds between 35 mph and 45 mph. I feel that honda should correct this issue at no cost to the consumer, (owner).
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda goldwing motorcycle. The contact stated that the rear brakes were dragging intermittently. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired under: nhtsa campaign id numbers: 14v472000 (service brakes, hydraulic), and 11v567000 (service brakes, hydraulic…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda gl1800 motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle began to jerk and lunge. A dealer was called and advised the contact to have the vehicle diagnosed but also stated that the failure could have been contributed to the transmission. The…
I own a 2005 honda gl1800. While driving 25 mph or what its refer to "parade" riding, the vehicle begins to overheat and the temperature gauge increases into the hot zone. The vehicle continues to operate. When running at idles speed with bike parked, it returns to its normal temperature. I have…
Other Honda GL1800 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 GL1800 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 GL1800 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 GL1800 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 GL1800 | 7 | 3 |
| 2020 GL1800 | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 GL1800 | 8 | 2 |
| 2018 GL1800 | 34 | 2 |
| 2016 GL1800 | 5 | 1 |
| 2015 GL1800 | 8 | 2 |
| 2014 GL1800 | 7 | 2 |
| 2013 GL1800 | 9 | 2 |
| 2012 GL1800 | 31 | 4 |
| 2010 GL1800 | 24 | 4 |
| 2009 GL1800 | 2 | 5 |
| 2008 GL1800 | 47 | 4 |
| 2007 GL1800 | 20 | 4 |
| 2006 GL1800 | 22 | 5 |
| 2005 | 18 | 2 |
| 2004 GL1800 | 10 | 4 |
| 2003 GL1800 | 101 | 6 |
| 2002 GL1800 | 182 | 6 |
| 2001 GL1800 | 84 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Honda GL1800?
Owners most often report steering, engine and engine cooling, structure problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Honda GL1800?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Honda GL1800 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GL1800 model years, the 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.