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2006 Honda ST1300aProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2006 Honda ST1300a, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 28, 2014. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Honda ST1300a has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Service brakes
1Service brakes, hydraulic
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2006 Honda ST1300a 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.
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 ST1300a 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 ST1300a median. How we score
'03'04'06'08'09'10'12
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What ST1300a owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKES AND RESUMING, THE MOTORCYCLE HAD A NOTICEABLE DRAG. I GOT IT THE REST OF THE WAY HOME AND THE REAR BRAKE ROTOR WAS EXTREMELY HOT. I PUT THE MOTORCYCLE ON THE CENTER STAND AND TRIED TO TURN THE WHEEL AND I COULD NOT TURN THE REAR WHEEL BY HAND. I RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM AND…
THE POOR DESIGN OF THE SECONDARY MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER (SMC), WHICH APPLIES THE REAR BRAKE WHEN THE FRONT BRAKES ARE IN USE, ALLOWS CORROSION, FROM EXPOSURE TO THE ELEMENTS, TO DEVELOP. WATER, AND ROAD DEBRIS COLLECT AT THE TOP OF THE SMC, AND SLOWLY SEEPS IN PAST THE EXTERNAL RUBBER BOOT, AND THE…
AFTER TRAVELING ABOUT FOUR MILES AT LOW SPEED ON A SECONDARY ROAD, THE REAR BRAKE OF THE MOTORCYCLE SUDDENLY LOCKED UP AND I CAME TO AN ABRUPT HALT IN THE LINE OF TRAFFIC. I WAS UNABLE TO PUSH THE MOTORCYCLE OFF THE ROAD AND HAD TO CALL A WRECKER TO TAKE IT TO THE HONDA DEALER. I WAS TOLD THAT…
Own a 2006 ST1300a?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.