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2003 Honda ST1300Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2003 Honda ST1300, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints91 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage8kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 7, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Honda ST1300 has problems

9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system60
Engine and engine cooling21
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2003 Honda ST1300 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 05V-010 · Jan 24, 2005 · 36,046 vehicles

Risk. IF THE MOTORCYCLE CONTINUES TO BE USED AFTER A LEAK OCCURS, THE REAR BRAKE WOULD EVENTUALLY BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 04V-568 · Dec 9, 2004 · 4,345 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.

Best & worst years

2003 vs. every other ST1300 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the ST1300 median. How we score

'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What ST1300 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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
Complaint 10125826 · Jun 10, 2005
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V549000 AND THREE CONSUMER SERVICE AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS. NO PARTS FOR THE RECALL WIRE HARNESS HAVE BEEN MADE AVAILABLE.*AK
Complaint 10116970 · Mar 28, 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.…
Complaint 10113783 · Mar 10, 2005

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