2006 Honda Gl1800 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Honda Gl1800.

20052007
Complaints
27
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2006 Honda Gl1800 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

Manual Transmission

#23 complaints

Brakes

#33 complaints

Suspension Failures

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Honda Gl1800.

Manual Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
3
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Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
3
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Crashes
Fires
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Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
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Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
2
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Crashes
Fires
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Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
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Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
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Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
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Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
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Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
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Steering:Column
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Suspension:Front
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Tires:Tread/Belt
1
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Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2006 Honda Gl1800

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~274,802 vehicles.

17V031000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~882 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2006-2009 and 2012 Honda GL1800 (Goldwing) motorcycles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A," Honda is recalling certain 2006-2009 Honda GL1800 (Goldwing) motorcycles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in Zone A or Zone B above, Honda is recalling certain 2006-2008 Honda GL1800 (Goldwing) motorcycles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

16V347000Airbags
~2,701 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor, Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Honda GL1800 (Gold Wing) motorcycles manufactured February 8, 2006, to May 14, 2009 originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Honda GL 1800 (Gold Wing) motorcycles manufactured May 10, 2007, to May 14, 2009 originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Motorcycles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These motorcycles are equipped with an air bag inflator assembled as part of the air bag module, used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

15V700000Brake Master Cylinder
~145,219 affected

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.

11V567000Brake Master Cylinder
~126,000 affected

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.

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2006 Honda Gl1800 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2006 Honda Gl1800 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2006 Honda Gl1800 has 27 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Manual Transmission with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Honda Gl1800?
Top reported problems: Manual Transmission (4 complaints); Brakes (3 complaints); Suspension Failures (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2006 Honda Gl1800 have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 274,802 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2006 Honda Gl1800?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Honda Gl1800 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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