2004 Honda St1300 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
2 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Electrical system
What's wrong, in plain English: Wiring, modules, batteries. Short circuits can cause stalls or fires. 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.
What could happen: IF THE FUEL PUMP STOPS WORKING, THE ENGINE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
The fix: 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.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2004 ST1300.
- Book a repair at any authorized Honda dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 04V568000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Summary: 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.
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).
2. Brakes
What's wrong, in plain English: Anything that slows the car down. Treat brake recalls as urgent. 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.
What could happen: 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.
The fix: 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.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2004 ST1300.
- Book a repair at any authorized Honda dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 05V010000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Summary: 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.
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.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Portable jump starter
- 2004 Honda St1300 owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (4), Hydraulic (3), Electrical system (2), Suspension (1), Wheels / tires (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
02/02/2015 · Brakes
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 CONTACT DISC…
08/22/2011 · Suspension
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 FRACTURED AND NEE…
07/17/2010 · Wheels / tires
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
05/02/2007 · Brakes
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 THAT THE…
07/23/2006 · Steering
STEERING WOBBLE ON DECELERATION FROM 45-30 MPH. *NM
09/27/2005 · Brakes
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. *AK
06/24/2005 · Transmission / drivetrain
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
02/15/2005 · Brakes
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