2004 Honda ST1300 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
9 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
13,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electrical System:Wiring is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 9 complaints (22.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 44.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 22.2% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 11.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
Electrical System:Wiring: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 2; Power Train:Manual Transmission: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1; Steering: 1; Suspension:Rear: 1; Tires: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
2005: 4; 2006: 1; 2007: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2015: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System:Wiring leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10111554 · 2005-02-15 (February 15, 2005)
RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V010000 CONCERNING COMBINED BRAKE SYSTEM LEAK, AND RECALL 04V568000 CONCERNING POOR WIRING INSIDE BLOCK. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET BOTH RECALLS HONORED BY THE DEALER BECAUSE NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10111554 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10137849 · 2005-09-27 (September 27, 2005)
DT: 2004 HONDA ST1300. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT REAR BRAKES LOCKED. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER. THE CONSUMER TOOK HONDA TO COLUMBIA SOUTH CAROLINA DEALER. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALERSHIP FOR 1 WEEK. HONDA DEALER IN COLUMBIA SOUTH CAROLINA SAID THEY FIXED BRAKES, BUT THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10137849 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10110829 · 2005-02-04 (February 4, 2005)
A RECALL FOR A WIRING DEFECT WAS ISSUED, HOWEVER, CONSUMER ATTEMPTED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS TO SETUP AN APPOINTMENT, AND THE DEALER STATED THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10110829 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10163210 · 2006-07-23 (July 23, 2006)
STEERING WOBBLE ON DECELERATION FROM 45-30 MPH. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 15,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10163210 at NHTSA ↗