NHTSA vehicle safety data

2003 Honda ST1300 Recalls & Complaints

The 2003 Honda ST1300 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 9 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Honda dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Honda ST1300. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2003 Honda ST1300 owner complaints

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Honda ST1300, describing incidents dated August 5, 2003 to May 31, 2006.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 6 complaints
Engine 2 complaints
Service Brakes 2 complaints
Suspension 1 complaint

Together, the 9 complaints on file report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10190005 · Filed May 7, 2007
REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILURE: THE DRIVEN FLANGE BEARINGS WHICH TOGETHER MAKE UP THE RIGHT SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILED AT LOW MILEAGE. THESE TWO BEARINGS FAILED AT 21,000 MILES, AND WERE DISCOVERED AT A ROUTINE TIRE CHANGE. OTHERS HAVE REPORTED SIMILAR AND NEAR CATASTROPHIC BEARING FAILURES AT…
ODI #10125826 · Filed June 10, 2005
CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER TO HAVE RECALLS REPAIRS PERFORMED ON HIS 2003 HONDA ST1300 AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO BRING IT BACK AT THE END OF THE SUMMER TO HAVE THE WORK PERFORMED BECAUSE THEY WERE BUSY. *MR RECALL CAMPAIGN#'S 04V549000 AND 05V010000. *SC *JB
ODI #10116970 · Filed March 28, 2005
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V549000 AND THREE CONSUMER SERVICE AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS. NO PARTS FOR THE RECALL WIRE HARNESS HAVE BEEN MADE AVAILABLE.*AK

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MOTORCYCLES/COMBINED BRAKE SYSTEM LEAK

NHTSA #05V010000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA notice

Reported January 24, 2005 · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

Potentially affected: 36,046 vehicles

Honda campaign P65 · Owners notified January 31, 2005 · Vehicles built March 15, 2002 – September 19, 2003 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

HONDA RECALL NO.P65.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

HONDA/MOTORCYCLE/MISWIRING INSIDE BLOCK

NHTSA #04V568000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice

Reported December 9, 2004 · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

Potentially affected: 4,345 vehicles

Owners notified December 8, 2004 · Vehicles built January 16, 2002 – October 31, 2002 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HONDA/MOTORCYCLE/WIRE HARNESS SHORT CIRCUIT

NHTSA #04V549000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice

Reported November 23, 2004 · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

Potentially affected: 2,185 vehicles

Honda campaign P53 · Owners notified December 8, 2004 · Vehicles built January 16, 2002 – October 31, 2002 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE ROUTING OF SOME WIRE HARNESSES MAY ALLOW A CONNECTOR TO CONTACT AND CHAFE AGAINST THE FUEL TANK.

Safety consequence

EVENTUALLY THE CHAFING MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT AND BLOW AN IGNITION SYSTEM FUSE. THE ENGINE WILL THEN STALL WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR POSITION AND CHECK FOR DAMAGE. IF ANY DAMAGE IS FOUND, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE NECESSARY PARTS. IF NO DAMAGE IS FOUND, DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE CONNECTOR, AND MAKE SURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE EXISTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-866-784-1870.

Notes

HONDA RECALL NO. P53.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2003 Honda ST1300. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

9 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Honda ST1300.

Suspension

ODI #10190005

Incident: May 31, 2006 · Filed: May 7, 2007

REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILURE: THE DRIVEN FLANGE BEARINGS WHICH TOGETHER MAKE UP THE RIGHT SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILED AT LOW MILEAGE. THESE TWO BEARINGS FAILED AT 21,000 MILES, AND WERE DISCOVERED AT A ROUTINE TIRE CHANGE. OTHERS HAVE REPORTED SIMILAR AND NEAR CATASTROPHIC BEARING FAILURES AT SIMILAR MILEAGES . SEE HTTP://GROUPS.MSN.COM/ST1300US AND WWW.ST-OWNERS.COM/FORUMS WHEEL BEARINGS CAN BE EXPECTED TO LAST FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE, BEARING UNUSUAL STRESSES. THESE BEARINGS WERE APPARENTLY SUB STANDARD IN QUALITY AND/OR DESIGN AND SHOULD BE EXAMINED AND REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. CONSEQUENCES OF WHEEL BEARING FAILURE COULD RANGE FROM SIMPLE DISABLEMENT TO SERIOUS CRASHES.*AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Electrical System

ODI #10125826

Incident: June 10, 2005 · Filed: June 10, 2005

CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER TO HAVE RECALLS REPAIRS PERFORMED ON HIS 2003 HONDA ST1300 AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO BRING IT BACK AT THE END OF THE SUMMER TO HAVE THE WORK PERFORMED BECAUSE THEY WERE BUSY. *MR RECALL CAMPAIGN#'S 04V549000 AND 05V010000. *SC *JB

Electrical System

ODI #10116970

Incident: November 8, 2004 · Filed: March 28, 2005

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V549000 AND THREE CONSUMER SERVICE AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS. NO PARTS FOR THE RECALL WIRE HARNESS HAVE BEEN MADE AVAILABLE.*AK

Electrical System

ODI #10113783

Incident: June 1, 2004 · Filed: March 10, 2005

RECALL CAMPAIGN. 2003 HONDA ST 1300 MOTORCYCLE, STALLS ON THE INTERSTATE. *BF THE CONSUMER HAD BEEN TRYING TO GET HIS MOTORCYCLE REPAIRED EVER SINCE HE RECEIVED THE RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL ON DEC 20,2004. THE CONSUMER WAS ALREADY HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE MOTORCYCLE, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS SPORADIC. EVERYTIME THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, HE WAS TOLD THE PARTS WERE NOT IN UNTIL FINALLY ON FEB 7 2005, THE BIKE FINALLY STOPPED. RECALL#04V549000 *JB *SC

Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Electrical System

ODI #10110360

Incident: November 19, 2004 · Filed: February 11, 2005

I WAS AT MY HONDA MOTORCYCLE DEALER TODAY FOR THE THIRD TIME. THE DEALER IS OCALA MOTOR SPORTS IN OCALA, FLORIDA. THEY STATED THAT PARTS ARE STILL UNAVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST RECALL ON MY MOTORCYCLE. THE DATE OF THE FIRST RECALL WAS NOV. 19, 2004. IT WAS NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 04V549000. THERE HAVE BEEN TWO SUBSEQUENT RECALLS SINCE THEN MAKING IT A TOTAL OF THREE RECALLS, THE LATTER TWO BEING 04V568000 & 05V010000. I THINK THAT THREE MONTHS IS A TOTALLY UNREASONABLE TIME FRAME TO EVEN RESPOND TO THE FIRST RECALL. WHEN YOU PAY OVER $13,000.00 FOR A MOTORCYCLE, YOU DON'T EXPECT IT TO BE PARKED FOR 3 MONTHS.

Electrical System

ODI #10093428

Incident: September 16, 2004 · Filed: October 1, 2004

THERE ARE A GROUP OF WIRES THAT RUN UNDER THE SEAT LATCHING MECHANISM AND UNDER THE TOP GAS TANK THAT RUB AND FRAY. DUE TO THIS ISSUE BEING TALKED ABOUT ON THE ST 1300 CHAT ROOM I CHECKED MINE. THE INSULATION WAS STARTING TO FRAY FROM THE RUBBING ON THE LATCHING MECHANISM. IF THE WIRES WERE TO SHORT THE POWER COULD BE SHUT OFF TO THE BIKE CAUSING A CRASH AND INJURY OR DEATH.*AK

Electrical System

ODI #10088510

Incident: August 15, 2004 · Filed: August 24, 2004

2003 MODEL ST1300 MOTORCYCLE. ENGINE QUIT ABRUPTLY AT 75 MPH. IF VEHICLE WAS LEANED INTO TURN OR IN TIGHT PASSING SITUATION SUBSTANTIAL INJURY OR DEATH WOULD PROBABLY RESULT. A VISIT TO THE ST1300 POST YIELDED THE FACT THAT THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE DUE TO THE ROUTING OF A BLACK AND A WHITE WIRE IN PROXIMITY OF THE UNDERSEAT FUEL TANK WHICH ABRADES THRU THE INSULATION CAUSING A SHORT WHICH IN TURN CAUSES THE FUEL PUMP FUSE TO BLOW AND SHUTS DOWN THE MOTOR.*AK

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10050212

1 injury

Incident: December 3, 2003 · Filed: December 8, 2003

WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE THE SIDE VENT WAS BLOWING OUT 120 DEGREES OF HOT AIR. CONSUMER SUSTAINED A FIRST DEGREE BURN DUE TO THE HOT AIR. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED.*AK

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10037694

Incident: August 5, 2003 · Filed: September 15, 2003

ONCE THE TEMPERATURE GETS ABOVE 85 DEGREES OUTSIDE, THE TEMPERATURE OF THE VEHICLE BECOMES UNBEARABLE. ENGINE AVERAGES ABOUT 205 DEGREES NEAR THE CONSUMER'S LEGS.*AK THIS COULD CAUSE BLOOD CLODS AND DEHYDRATION. *PH *JB

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