2009 Honda ST1300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 19, 2013 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other ST1300 years
Not enough data 6th of 8 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2009 Honda ST1300. That ranks 6th out of 8 ST1300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 8,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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

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Most common 2009 Honda ST1300 problems

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

Engine1 · ~8,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine1100%8,000——

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

2009 Honda ST1300 recalls (1)

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Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsJul 11, 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V356000 · 2,232 vehicles

Problem: Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 st1300 motorcycles manufactured from november 15, 2007,through may 27, 2010, model year 2008 through 2010 st1300a motorcycles manufactured from november 7, 2007, through april 6, 2010, and model year 2009 st1300pa police motorcycles, manufactured from november 18, 2008, through december 8, 2009. When the rear suspension of the motorcycle is repeatedly bottomed out (fully compressed), the rear brake reservoir hose may become damaged and leak brake fluid.

Risk: The rider will experience a loss of rear brake performance or function which increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealer will replace the rear brake reservoir hose free of charge. The safety recall began on july 30, 2011. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

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.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Southern Honda Powersports (AQ12001) — opened May 14, 2012, closed May 13, 2013.

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 2009 honda st1300 motorcycle. The contact stated that whenever he approached a stop, the vehicle would recurringly stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…

Engine · received Nov 19, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10552947

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Honda ST1300?

Owners most often report engine problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Honda ST1300?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2009 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 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.