2005 Honda GL1800
1HFSC47045A403161
Vehicle record for the 2005 Honda GL1800 (VIN 1HFSC47045A403161). Blue, motorcycle, gasoline. Registered in Poltava. 3 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year. Specifications, registration region and recall data.
No photo of this model yet2005 Honda GL1800 · Blue on the registration record
Full vehicle history report
Everything below is in the paid report for VIN 1HFSC47045A403161, compiled live from NMVTIS and licensed providers the moment you unlock it. Not every vehicle has every record type — the report shows what is on file, and says so when nothing is. The 3 recall campaigns for this model year are shown further down.
📜 Title & ownership
- Title statusClean, salvage, rebuilt, junk, flood or lemon — from the national title database (NMVTIS)🔒
- Title brand historyEvery brand ever applied, by state, with what each one means🔒
- Title & registration recordsHow many times it has been titled, where, and the years-per-owner pace🔒
- Decode consistency checkThe provider's decode cross-checked against ours — a mismatch is a cloned-VIN warning sign🔒
🛞 Odometer
- Odometer timelineEvery reported reading with its date and state, drawn as a timeline🔒
- Rollback checkFlags any reading that goes backwards🔒
- Miles per yearThis car's pace against the US average🔒
💥 Damage, loss & theft
- Total-loss recordsInsurance total-loss declarations, with the reporting insurer type and date🔒
- Salvage & junk-yard recordsSalvage, junk and auction dispositions, including export flags🔒
- Theft screenActive and recovered theft records🔒
- Accident indicatorsDamage events reflected in title data (NMVTIS does not carry police crash reports)🔒
- Flood-exposure checkTitle activity in a disaster area soon after a major flood or hurricane🔒
💰 Liens & value
- Liens, impounds & exportOpen liens with the lender, tow/impound and export records🔒
- Market value for this exact carRetail adjusted for its mileage and state, trade-in, loan value, auction low/avg/high and retail by condition🔒
- DepreciationDrop from original MSRP, yearly rate and a one-year projection🔒
- Sticker vs dealer invoiceWhat it cost new, and what the dealer paid🔒
🧰 Factory warranty & equipment
- Remaining warrantyBasic, powertrain and rust coverage left, estimated from the first title date and odometer🔒
- Standard equipment & coloursWhat this trim came with from the factory, and the colours it was offered in🔒
🚨 Recalls on this VIN
- Per-VIN recall statusWhether each campaign has been repaired on THIS car, remedy availability, do-not-drive and stop-sale flags, dealer labour time🔒
History reports cover US-titled vehicles only. This car is registered in Ukraine, so title, salvage and odometer records from the US national title database (NMVTIS) don't apply to it. The registration record, specifications and recall data on this page cost nothing.
At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
🧾 Window sticker / build sheet → All 2005 Honda GL1800 data →
📋 All factory specifications on file8 more fields from the manufacturer's VIN record (NHTSA vPIC)
🏭 Manufacturing & other
Values are as reported by the manufacturer for this VIN pattern; blank or "not applicable" fields are omitted.
Safety recall campaigns 3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
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.
Remedy: 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 J
NHTSA Campaign #15V700000 · manufacturer #JV6 · 23/10/2015EQUIPMENT
KURYAKYN IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET PASSENGER FLOORBOARD MOUNTS, PART NUMBER 607005, SOLD AND INSTALLED FOR USE ON 2001-2012 HONDA GL 1800 (GOLDWING) MOTORCYCLES. THIS MOUNT WAS SOLD ON KURYAKYN 'TRANSFORMER' PASSENGER FLOORBOARD SETS, PART NUMBER 7005 FROM SEPTEMBER 15, 2008, TO PRESENT. THE FLOORBOARD MOUNT MAY CRACK AND BREAK FREE FROM THE MOUNTING BOLTS THAT SECURE THE MOUNT TO THE MOTOR…
Remedy: KURYAKYN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE REPLACEMENT MOUNT KITS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 13, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KURYAKYN AT 1-866-296-4728.
NHTSA Campaign #11E054000 · 12/12/2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA Campaign #11V567000 · manufacturer #S03 · 01/12/2011Note: recall data comes from the U.S. NHTSA and covers the US-market version of this model. A car registered in Ukraine may have different campaigns — check with the manufacturer's local importer.
These are NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year, last checked 10 Oct 2026. They don't show whether this particular car has had the repair done — check this VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on all 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Honda GL1800, here are the most-reported problem areas — and what to check before you buy.
💥 1 involved a crash 🚑 1 reported injury
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
🔍 Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 18
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2005 Honda GL1800.
ENGINE
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 JUST OVER THE CENTER TEMPERATURE MARK. I THINK THE PROBLEM IS TH…
NHTSA ODI #10806772STEERING
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).
NHTSA ODI #10746263SERVICE BRAKES
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 ). HOWEVER, THE REPAIRS DID NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE CONT…
Crash · 1 injured · NHTSA ODI #10677018POWER TRAIN
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 VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2…
NHTSA ODI #10536882ENGINE
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 TAKEN THE BIKE TO SEVERAL HONDA SERVICE DEALERS AND THEY ALL TE…
NHTSA ODI #10536474SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA GOLD WING MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COMES EQUIPPED WITH A CALIFORNIA FLIGHT CONVERSION COBRA TRIC. HE STATED THAT THE TRIC BRAKE CALIPER, WHICH WAS BOLTED TO THE SUSPENSION UNIT, SHATTERED AND DETACHED FROM THE BRAKE LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE M…
NHTSA ODI #10269499POWER TRAIN
A FEW SECONDS AFTER SHIFTING INTO 5TH GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION APPEARS TO GO INTO A SORT OF FALSE NEUTRAL WITH A LOUD CLUNKING SOUND AND JERKING THE BIKE. SOMETIMES THIS WILL HAPPEN IN 4TH GEAR AS WELL WITH THE SAME LOUD CLUNKING SOUND. IN PARKING LOTS, AFTER RELEASING THE THROTTLE TO SLOW DOWN WHILE IN 1ST GEAR, THE TRANS WILL SOMETIMES SLIP INTO NEUTRAL. …
NHTSA ODI #10266459STRUCTURE
EMAIL RE A DEFECT ON HIS 2005 HONDA GOLDWING GL 1800 MOTORCYCLE, THE RIGHT FOOT PEG BROKE OFF WHEN HE STOOD UP TO DISMOUNT THE BIKE, FEELS THERE MAY BE A CASTING DEFECT. *KB
NHTSA ODI #10226228+ 10 more complaints on record.
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