repaired · 2018 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the operator resulting in serious injury or death.
2006 Honda GL1800Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 2006 Honda GL1800, most often about the steering. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-031 the manufacturer reports only 51% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 30, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Honda GL1800 has problems
22 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Steering
5Power train
4Suspension
3Tires
3Service brakes
2Wheels
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Equipment
1Fuel system, gasoline
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2006 Honda GL1800 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Air bags
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Foundation components: master cylinder
Risk. A rear brake that drags may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
no report yet
Foundation components: master cylinder
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…
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no report yet
Other: owners/service/other manual
Risk. THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other GL1800 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GL1800 median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'12'13'14'15'16'18'19'20'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 Honda GL1800, and the recalls they led to.
- Southern Honda PowersportsNo recall
In owners' words
What GL1800 owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I BOUGHT THIS BIKE WITH ONLY 8000 MILES ON IT BACK IN JUNE OF THIS YEAR. AT SPEEDS BELOW OR AROUND 30MPH, THE FRONT END WOBBLES. HONDA DOES NOT RECOGNIZE THIS AS A WARRANTY ISSUE, YET ALL THE DEALERS TELL ME THAT IT IS A PROBLEM THEY HAVE HEARD ABOUT FROM MANY GOLDWING OWNERS. THE DEALER RECOMMENDS…
WHEN RIDING MY HONDA GOLDWING, A 2006 MODEL THE FRONT END WOBBLES WHEN DECELERATING AT AROUND 40 -45 MPH DOWN UNTIL THE BIKE IS GOING UNDER 30MPH. AT THAT POINT IT STOPS HAPPENING. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I DECELERATE AND IS NOTICEABLE WHEN MY HANDS ARE ON THE GRIPS. THIS HAS HAPPENED EVER SINCE…
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE STEERING HANDLE BARS WOBBLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A FAULTY BUSHING IN THE STEERING COLUMN. UPDATED 9/5/2006 - *NM
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