2006 Honda ST1300Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2006 Honda ST1300, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 7, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Honda ST1300 has problems

5 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
Tires20
Engine and engine cooling10
Service brakes10
Wheels10

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

1 recall

2006 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

Other: owners/service/other manual

Recall 06V-270 · Jul 26, 2006 · 1,190,000 vehicles

Risk. THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.

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

2006 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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In owners' words

What ST1300 owners report

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

DUNLOP SPORTMAX ROADSMART MOTORCYCLE TIRE DEVELOPED A "BUBBLE" ABOUT 2" X 8" ALONG THE CIRCUMFERENCE. TIRE WAS RENDERED USELESS AND WILL BE REPLACED WITHIN THE WEEK. *TR
Complaint 10349365 · Aug 14, 2010 · 6,840 miles
1. FRONT TIRE ON A 2006 HONDA ST1300 MOTORCYCLE. THE TIRE IS A DUNLOP ROADSMART SIZE 120/70ZR18. THE TIRE HAD 11,275 MILES ON IT. I RUN 42PSI IN THE TIRE, RIDE TWO UP MOST OF THE TIME (RIDER=230LBS, PASSENGER=140LBS, MINIMAL GEAR IN THE BAGS). TIRE PRESSURE AND TIRE CONDITION ARE CHECKED BEFORE…
Complaint 10346538 · Jul 31, 2010 · 20,275 miles

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