2008 Honda ST1300A Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ST1300A years
- Not enough data 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Honda ST1300A. That ranks 4th out of 7 ST1300A model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 15,700 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Honda ST1300A problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 100% | 15,700 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2008 Honda ST1300A recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
This bike has a 'linked brake system', similar to that in use by the goldwing. (in fact, the goldwing has an active recall because of this brake system.) this is to report that the left front brake caliper secondary master cylinder (smc) had accumulated water and corroded to the point that my rear…
The rear brake on my motorcycle started sticking/grabbing and not releasing from time to time.then it started to happen more often to the point where i had to bring it in to the honda dealer for repair.on november 5, 2011 they received my motorcycle for service and it was not returned to me until…
Other Honda ST1300A years
← 2006 ST1300A · 2009 ST1300A →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 ST1300A | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 ST1300A | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 ST1300A | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 ST1300A | 4 | 1 |
| 2004 ST1300A | 3 | 2 |
| 2003 ST1300A | 5 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Honda ST1300A?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Honda ST1300A?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Honda ST1300A a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ST1300A model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.