2005 Honda ST1300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 7, 2010 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other ST1300 years
Not enough data 3rd of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Honda ST1300. That ranks 3rd out of 8 ST1300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (4 complaints, 67%), typically at around 17,750 miles. 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 2005 Honda ST1300 problems

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

Tires4 · ~17,750 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~500 mi
Equipment1 · ~18,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~500 mi
Suspension1 · ~7,400 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires467%17,750——
Engine and Engine Cooling117%500——
Equipment117%18,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic117%500——
Suspension117%7,400——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 3 complaints
2007: 2200722009: 1200912010: 320103

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2005 Honda ST1300 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Honda ST1300.

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Recent owner reports

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

Front tire:dunlop roadsmart motorcycle tire has apparent loss of belt integrity. Large bubble about 10 inches long by about 3 inches wide causes front of bike to shake. Hate to think what would have happened had the tire rubber failed. Btw your tire selection doesn't list the correct tire it's a…

Tires · received Sep 7, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10354102

2005 HONDA ST1300 MOTORCYCLE. I PURCHASED A TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM THAT WAS MADE BY TIREGARD (HTTP://WINGSTUFF.COM/PGROUP_DETAIL/40_HOME_MONTHLY_SPECIALS/23662_SHOW_CHROME_TIREGARD_TIRE_AIR_PRESSURE_MONITOR/) THIS IS A WIRELESS SYSTEM WHICH CONSISTS OF TWO SENSORS THAT ARE SCREWED ONTO TO…

Tires · received May 20, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10331315

Dunlop roadsmart front motorcycle tire, size 120/70 x 18 has suffered a tread separating and puncture caused by the internal steel belt piercing the inner liner. This tire was used for approximately 6000 miles on a 2005 honda st1300. This same failure mode has occurred to many of my friends at the…

Tires · received Apr 21, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10326930

Tread separation on a dunlop sportmax roadsmart motorcycle tire, size 120/70zr18 m/c. A piece of tread approximately 1.5" x 3" separated from the tire carcass. Tire was inflated to the recommended 42 psi. Tire had been in service approximately four months, with <=4852 miles of use. *tr

Tires · received Aug 26, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10281859

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…

Suspension · received Jul 23, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10197274

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Honda ST1300?

Owners most often report tires, engine and engine cooling, equipment problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Honda ST1300?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2005 Honda ST1300 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ST1300 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.