2004 Honda St1300 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (2) · Tires (1) · Suspension:rear (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (6)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Air Bags 2014-08-06 · DLR MSG - Honda · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. as of august 4, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and vin status inquiry has been updated.
Air Bags 2014-07-23 · DLR MSG - Stop S · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. as of july 23, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, safety recall: accord, civic, and others ? front passenger?s airbag inflator can be over-pressur
Equipment:other:labels 2008-05-31 · 08-040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles. *pe
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2008-05-09 · SB-06-085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. federal court provided final approval of settlement on 12/29/07. no models listed. *pe
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:differential Proportional Valve 2005-02-01 · 10960 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
linked braking system (lbs) proportional control valve (pcv) leakage safety recall. *tt
Electrical System 2005-02-01 · 10898 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
safety recall to replace the ground connector gap on all 2003-2004 st1300/a models. honda. *tt
What owners report
2015-02-02 · Service Brakes · 18,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda st1300 motorcycle. while inspecting the vehicle, the fluid levels in the brake fluid reservoir were low. there was no evidence of a fluid leak. while riding approximately 45 mph, the contact heard a loud popping noise from the rear of the bike and the rear brakes suddenly became inoperable. upon inspection, the con…”
2011-08-22 · Suspension:rear · 76,895 mi“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 was informed that the rear wheel bearing was fracture…”
2010-07-17 · Tires · 6,000 mi“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…”
2007-05-02 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 11,500 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda st 1300 motorcycle. while driving 60 mph and attempting to brake the brake system locked without warning. the motorcycle went into a tail spin. however, the driver was able to maintain control and stop the motorcycle. the failure and current mileage were 11500. there were no injuries. *ak the consumer stated …”
2006-07-23 · Steering · 15,500 mi“steering wobble on deceleration from 45-30 mph. *nm…”
2005-09-27 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip“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 fixed brakes, but the brakes failed again. *…”
2005-06-24 · Power Train:manual Transmission“dt: contact states while driving the motorcycle it does not shift properly. contact feels this poses a safety hazard while in traffic. vehicle has not been to a service dealer but there is an appointment scheduled. *ak …”
2005-02-15 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip“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…”
2005-02-04 · Electrical System:wiring · 1,500 mi“a recall for a wiring defect was issued, however, consumer attempted on several occasions to setup an appointment, and the dealer stated the part was not available.*ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.