1998 Honda ST1100 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 22, 2014 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other ST1100 years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Honda ST1100. That is the most of any ST1100 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1998 Honda ST1100 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling1
Fuel System, Other1
Tires1 · ~20,800 mi
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling133%———
Fuel System, Other133%———
Tires133%20,800——
Unknown or Other133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 1 complaints
2000: 1200012001: 1200112014: 120141

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1998 Honda ST1100 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Honda ST1100.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda st1100 motorcycle equipped with avon storm st tires, size 160/70/17, dot number 8t17100311. The contact stated that while traveling 65 mph, the motorcycle shook violently. Upon inspection, it was found that the rear tire blew out. The motorcycle was taken to the…

Tires · received Apr 22, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10584133

Periodically motorcycle would shutdown without prior warning. Dealer has replaced bank angle sensor as remedy free of charge, but problem continues.*ak

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Apr 9, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 885486

I was riding at 65mph when the motorcycle started sputtering and losing power and speed. I just made it to the side of the road. It would not restert. I hauled to my dealer. Two days later, when he checked it out it started and ran normally. I have read of this happening to other st riders. It can…

Fuel System, Other · received Jul 4, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 724914

Other Honda ST1100 years

2001 ST1100 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2001 ST110010
199830

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Honda ST1100?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, other, tires problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Honda ST1100?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1998 Honda ST1100 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ST1100 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.