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2004 Honda ST1300A Recalls & Complaints

The 2004 Honda ST1300A has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 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 2004 Honda ST1300A. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2004 Honda ST1300A owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Honda ST1300A, describing incidents dated December 20, 2004 to August 11, 2012.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint
Engine 1 complaint
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10470513 · Filed August 14, 2012
MOTORCYCLE DEMONSTRATED ONCE BEFORE THE BOILING OF FUEL IN FULL FUEL TANK AFTER DRIVING. A COUPLE OF WEEKENDS LATER I DECIDED THAT I WOULD REMOVE THE FUEL FROM THE TANK BECAUSE I BELIEVED THAT THE GAS MAY HAVE CONTAINED TOO MUCH ALCOHOL WHICH MAY BOIL AT A LOWER TEMPERATURE. I REMOVED ALL BUT ABOUT…
ODI #10205152 · Filed October 7, 2007
THE HEAT FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS NOT VENTED OR ROUTED PROPERLY, CAUSING 450 DEGREE FAHRENHEIT TEMPERATURES TO VENT ACROSS THE MOTORCYCLE OPERATORS LEGS, CAUSING PAIN AND DISCOMFORT. THE TEMPERATURE IS HOT ENOUGH TO CAUSE PHYSICAL PAIN WHEN THE PLASTIC SURROUND THE LEG AREA IS TOUCHED. THIS…
ODI #10110682 · Filed February 17, 2005
FACTORY RECALLS - HONDA MOTORCYCLE 2004 ST1300 I RECEIVED A RECALL FOR AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM IN DECEMBER. I HAVE CONTACTED 3 DEALERSHIPS IN MY COUNTY & 2 ADJACENT COUNTIES. NONE OF THE DEALERSHIPS HAVE THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM TO DATE. ALL 3 DEALERSHIPS TELL ME THE SAME THING, THAT THEY WILL…

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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 January 12, 2004 – June 10, 2004 (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 9, 2004 – April 28, 2004 (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).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2004 Honda ST1300A. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Honda ST1300A.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #10470513

Incident: August 11, 2012 · Filed: August 14, 2012

MOTORCYCLE DEMONSTRATED ONCE BEFORE THE BOILING OF FUEL IN FULL FUEL TANK AFTER DRIVING. A COUPLE OF WEEKENDS LATER I DECIDED THAT I WOULD REMOVE THE FUEL FROM THE TANK BECAUSE I BELIEVED THAT THE GAS MAY HAVE CONTAINED TOO MUCH ALCOHOL WHICH MAY BOIL AT A LOWER TEMPERATURE. I REMOVED ALL BUT ABOUT 2 GALLONS OUT OF THE 7.7 GALLON TANK. I RODE TO A FUEL STATION AND REFILLED TO ABOUT 3/4 OF AN INCH BELOW THE FULL MARK. I LEFT SOME EXPANSION SPACE DUE TO THE HOT WEATHER. THE OPERATING TEMPERATURE OF THE BIKE WAS NORMAL AS ALWAYS. UPON RETURNING HOME I STOPPED THE BIKE OUTSIDE OF THE ENCLOSED GARAGE JUST TO CHECK THE TANK BEFORE I BROUGHT IT IN SHOULD THERE BE ANY PROBLEMS. I WAS CONFIDENT ENOUGH TO REMAIN ON THE BIKE AND REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION TO UNLOCK THE FUEL TANK. WHILE SITTING ON THE BIKE WITH MY HELMET, JACKET, AND SUNGLASSES STILL ON I INSERTED THE KEY INTO THE CAP AND OPENED IT. UPON UNLOCKING, THE CAP BURST FULL OPEN AND INSTANTLY FUEL SHOWERED ME AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OF THE BIKE AS IF A HOT RADIATOR CAP WAS OPENED. RELIEVING THE PRESSURE IN THE TANK ALLOW THE FUEL TO SPONTANEOUSLY BOIL . AFTERWARDS I WOULD ESTIMATE THAT 1.5 TO 2 GALLONS CAME OUT OF THE TANK IN A MATTER OF 1 SECOND. COVERED IN FUEL I QUICKLY JUMPED OFF THE BIKE STILL HOLDING THE KEY WHICH BROKE OFF IN MY HAND. MY CONCERN IS FOR OTHER RIDERS THAT MAY ENCOUNTER THIS PROBLEM. I TAKING THE BIKE TO GET THE TANK VENT SYSTEM REPAIRED BY A HONDA DEALER. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS THE VENT SYSTEM HAS FAILED TO AN UNSAFE CONDITION. *TR

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10205152

Incident: August 25, 2007 · Filed: October 7, 2007

THE HEAT FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS NOT VENTED OR ROUTED PROPERLY, CAUSING 450 DEGREE FAHRENHEIT TEMPERATURES TO VENT ACROSS THE MOTORCYCLE OPERATORS LEGS, CAUSING PAIN AND DISCOMFORT. THE TEMPERATURE IS HOT ENOUGH TO CAUSE PHYSICAL PAIN WHEN THE PLASTIC SURROUND THE LEG AREA IS TOUCHED. THIS PROBLEM IS PANDEMIC TO MOST OF THE ST1300'S ON THE ROAD. I CAN PROVIDE THE NAMES OF HUNDREDS PERHAPS THOUSANDS OF OWNERS WHO HAVE THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM I AM DESCRIBING. THE DEALERS TO INCLUDE HONDA NORTH AMERICA HAVE NO RESOLUTION FOR THIS, EXCEPT TO RECOMMEND COOLANT FLUSH, OIL CHANGE. NONE OF THESE FIXES THIS PROBLEM. *JB

Electrical System

ODI #10110682

Incident: December 20, 2004 · Filed: February 17, 2005

FACTORY RECALLS - HONDA MOTORCYCLE 2004 ST1300 I RECEIVED A RECALL FOR AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM IN DECEMBER. I HAVE CONTACTED 3 DEALERSHIPS IN MY COUNTY & 2 ADJACENT COUNTIES. NONE OF THE DEALERSHIPS HAVE THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM TO DATE. ALL 3 DEALERSHIPS TELL ME THE SAME THING, THAT THEY WILL ONLY RECEIVE THE REPAIR KIT FOR THE NUMBER OF ST1300 MODELS SOLD FROM THEIR DEALERSHIP. IN ADDITION, NONE OF THE DEALERS HAVE RECEIVED THE PARTS. I HAVE RECEIVED A SECOND RECALL FOR ANOTHER BRAKE PROBLEM. I AM CONCERNED THAT I WILL HAVE A SIMILAR WAIT FOR THE SECOND RECALL. IN ADDITION, IF EITHER RECALL IS CAUSING AN UNSAFE CONDITION I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO CORRECT THE SITUATION DUE TO LACK OF REPAIR PARTS. IT HAS BEEN 3 MONTHS NOW FOR THE 1ST RECALL.*JB

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