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2004 Honda ST1300 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 10 complaints on file for the 2004 Honda ST1300 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

10

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2004 compare to other ST1300 years?

ST1300 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted11 complaints2003: 11 complaints2004: 10 complaints2005: 8 complaints2006: 5 complaints2007: 5 complaints2008: 1 complaints2009: 1 complaints2010: 0 complaints
ST1300 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2004 Honda ST1300 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes440%
Electrical System220%
Steering110%
Suspension110%
Tires & Wheels110%
Transmission110%

Does the 2004 Honda ST1300 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

05V010000BrakesJanuary 24, 2005 · 36,046 units

Defect

CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH COMBINED-BRAKE SYSTEMS HAVE A PROPORTIONING CONTROL VALVE (PCV) THAT MECHANICALLY PROPORTIONS BRAKE FORCE WHEN THE REAR BRAKE IS APPLIED. A SEAL IN SOME PCVS IS IMPROPERLY SHAPED, AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR.

Consequence

IF THE MOTORCYCLE CONTINUES TO BE USED AFTER A LEAK OCCURS, THE REAR BRAKE WOULD EVENTUALLY BECOME INOPERATIVE. A LOSS OF REAR BRAKE FORCE COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE FORLEAKAGE. IF LEAKAGE IS CONFIRMED, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PCV FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 866-784-1870.

04V568000Electrical SystemDecember 9, 2004 · 4,345 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE MAIN WIRE HARNESS HAS A GROUND DISTRIBUTION CONNECTOR THAT IS INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED. SOME ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS MAY OVERHEAT AND SHORT, INCLUDING THE FUEL PUMP.

Consequence

IF THE FUEL PUMP STOPS WORKING, THE ENGINE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE GROUND DISTRIBUTION CONNECTOR FOR OVERHEATING DAMAGE. IF ANY DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE WIRE HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED. IF NO DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE CONNECTORS WILL BE ASSEMBLED PROPERLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 866-784-1870.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“DT: 2004 HONDA ST1300. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT REAR BRAKES LOCKED. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER. THE CONSUMER TOOK HONDA TO COLUMBIA SOUTH CAROLINA DEALER. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALERSHIP FOR 1 WEEK. HONDA DEALER IN COLUMBIA SOUTH CAROLINA SAID THEY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · March 15, 2005

“RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V010000 CONCERNING COMBINED BRAKE SYSTEM LEAK, AND RECALL 04V568000 CONCERNING POOR WIRING INSIDE BLOCK. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET BOTH RECALLS HONORED BY THE DEALER BECAUSE NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 15, 2004

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA ST1300 MOTOTRCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REPLACING THE TIRES, HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR WHEEL BEARING WAS VERY ROUGH. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN OVER THE POSSIBLE SEIZING OF THE REAR WHEEL. THE BIKE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHERE THE CONTACT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · August 22, 2008

“DUNLOP ROADSMART SPORTMAX 120/70/ZR18 FRONT TIRE ON MY MOTORCYCLE. DEVELOPED A 1" X 2" X 12" BLISTER ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF THE TIRE. ONLY 7,000 MILES ON THE TIRE, STILL PLENTY OF TREAD LIFE LEFT. LUCKILY FOUND IT WHEN GOING SLOWLY ON THE COAST. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · July 16, 2010

2004 Honda ST1300 — common questions

Is the 2004 Honda ST1300 reliable?

The record is thin — 10 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2004 ST1300 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (4 complaints), electrical system (2 complaints), steering (1 complaints).

Does the 2004 Honda ST1300 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2004 Honda ST1300. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.