Honda ST1300 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
36 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
13,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2003 to 2010 model years. Data snapshot: . 28 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System:Wiring is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 36 complaints (22.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 8 | 22.2% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 8.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 8.3% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 5.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 5.6% |
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 | 8 |
| Tires | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
Electrical System:Wiring: 8; Tires: 8; Service Brakes: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 1; Engine: 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 | 25 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 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: 25; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 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 (25). 8 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 |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
2003: 2; 2004: 2; 2005: 8; 2006: 1; 2007: 4; 2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 10; 2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System:Wiring leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 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 10113783 · 2005-03-10 (March 10, 2005)
RECALL CAMPAIGN. 2003 HONDA ST 1300 MOTORCYCLE, STALLS ON THE INTERSTATE. *BF THE CONSUMER HAD BEEN TRYING TO GET HIS MOTORCYCLE REPAIRED EVER SINCE HE RECEIVED THE RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL ON DEC 20,2004. THE CONSUMER WAS ALREADY HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE MOTORCYCLE, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS SPORADIC. EVERYTIME THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, HE WAS TOLD THE PARTS WERE NOT IN UNTIL FINALLY ON FEB 7 2005, THE BIKE FINALLY STOPPED. RECALL#04V549000 *JB *SC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10113783 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11046065 · 2017-11-14 (November 14, 2017)
RIDING ON COLLIER COUNTY, FL. 951.. MOTORCYCLE SLOWED DOWN. PULLED INTO LEFT TURN LANE AND ENGINE STALLED. BIKE COMPLETELY STOPPED. REAR BRAKE HOSE EXPLODED. CAUSED BY REAR CALIPER BRAKE SEIZING AND OVERHEATING FLUID. LOST BRAKE FLUID AND MINOR FIRE. SUSPECT SECONDARY MASTER CYLINDER SEIZED CAUSING REAR CALIPER TO SEIZE CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO BOIL AND BLOW OFF REAR BRAKE HOSE. BIKE WOULD NOT MOVE. COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFF DEPUTIES STOPPED TO CHECK. AFTER COOLING OFF REAR BRAKE RELEASED. LIMPED HOME WITH ONLY FRONT BRAKES. MOTORCYCLE TOWED ON …
Owner-reported narrative. 19,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11046065 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 ↗
Owner report 10197274 · 2007-07-23 (July 23, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ST1300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH, THE STEERING SHAKES VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT MUST HOLD THE VEHICLE VERY TIGHTLY IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TIRES JUST NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 7,400. UPDATED 09/05/07. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 7,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10197274 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10088510 · 2004-08-24 (August 24, 2004)
2003 MODEL ST1300 MOTORCYCLE. ENGINE QUIT ABRUPTLY AT 75 MPH. IF VEHICLE WAS LEANED INTO TURN OR IN TIGHT PASSING SITUATION SUBSTANTIAL INJURY OR DEATH WOULD PROBABLY RESULT. A VISIT TO THE ST1300 POST YIELDED THE FACT THAT THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE DUE TO THE ROUTING OF A BLACK AND A WHITE WIRE IN PROXIMITY OF THE UNDERSEAT FUEL TANK WHICH ABRADES THRU THE INSULATION CAUSING A SHORT WHICH IN TURN CAUSES THE FUEL PUMP FUSE TO BLOW AND SHUTS DOWN THE MOTOR.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 6,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10088510 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10093428 · 2004-10-01 (October 1, 2004)
THERE ARE A GROUP OF WIRES THAT RUN UNDER THE SEAT LATCHING MECHANISM AND UNDER THE TOP GAS TANK THAT RUB AND FRAY. DUE TO THIS ISSUE BEING TALKED ABOUT ON THE ST 1300 CHAT ROOM I CHECKED MINE. THE INSULATION WAS STARTING TO FRAY FROM THE RUBBING ON THE LATCHING MECHANISM. IF THE WIRES WERE TO SHORT THE POWER COULD BE SHUT OFF TO THE BIKE CAUSING A CRASH AND INJURY OR DEATH.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 9,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10093428 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
2003: 3; 2004: 2; 2005: 0; 2006: 1; 2007: 0; 2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 1