Honda ST1300 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 36 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Honda ST1300, across 8 model years (2003–2010). The 2004 model year has the most complaints (9). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Honda ST1300 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No ST1300 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2004 ST1300: 9 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2003 ST1300: 9 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2005 ST1300: 6 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2008 ST1300: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2009 ST1300: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2006 ST1300: 5 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Honda ST1300 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Honda ST1300 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 ST1300 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2009 ST1300 | 1 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2008 ST1300 | 1 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2007 ST1300 | 5 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2006 ST1300 | 5 | 1 | — | Tires | |
| 2005 ST1300 | 6 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 2004 ST1300 | 9 | 2 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2003 ST1300 | 9 | 3 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Honda ST1300 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2004 (9), 2003 (9), 2005 (6). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Honda ST1300?
Electrical System, with 9 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Honda ST1300 have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.