Honda ST1300A Problems by Year
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Honda ST1300A, across 7 model years (2003–2012). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Honda ST1300A years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No ST1300A model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 ST1300A: 5 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2006 ST1300A: 4 complaints, 1 recall
- 2004 ST1300A: 3 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2010 ST1300A: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2012 ST1300A: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2008 ST1300A: 2 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 ST1300A problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Honda ST1300A model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 ST1300A | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2010 ST1300A | 1 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2009 ST1300A | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2008 ST1300A | 2 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2006 ST1300A | 4 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2004 ST1300A | 3 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2003 ST1300A | 5 | 3 | — | Electrical System |
More from Honda: all Honda models · Honda VIN decoder
Frequently asked questions
Which Honda ST1300A years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2003 (5), 2006 (4), 2004 (3). 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 ST1300A?
Electrical System, with 4 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Honda ST1300A have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.