2003 Honda ST1300: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 9 owner complaints on record; most reports concern electrical system.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jan 2005
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Rear wheel bearing failure: the driven flange bearings which together make up the right side rear wheel bearing failed at low mileage. These two bearings failed at 21,000 miles, and were discovered at a routine tire change. Others have reported similar and near catastrophic bearing failures at similar mileages . See http://groups.msn.com/st1300us and www.st-owners.com/forums wheel bearings can be expected to last for the life of the vehicle, bearing unusual stresses. These bearings were apparently sub standard in quality and/or design and should be examined and replaced immediately. Consequences of wheel bearing failure could range from simple disablement to serious crashes.*ak”Owner report · Suspension · May 2006
“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”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2005
“I was at my honda motorcycle dealer today for the third time. The dealer is ocala motor sports in ocala, florida. They stated that parts are still unavailable for the first recall on my motorcycle. The date of the first recall was nov. 19, 2004. It was NHTSA campaign id # 04v549000. There have been two subsequent recalls since then making it a total of three recalls, the latter two being 04v568000 & 05v010000. I think that three months is a totally unreasonable time frame to even respond to the first recall. When you pay over $13,000.00 for a motorcycle, you don't expect it to be parked for 3 months.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 2004
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“Consumer received recall 04v549000 and three consumer service awareness campaigns. No parts for the recall wire harness have been made available.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2004
“There are a group of wires that run under the seat latching mechanism and under the top gas tank that rub and fray. Due to this issue being talked about on the st 1300 chat room I checked mine. The insulation was starting to fray from the rubbing on the latching mechanism. If the wires were to short the power could be shut off to the bike causing a crash and injury or death.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2004
“2003 model st1300 motorcycle. Engine quit abruptly at 75 mph. If vehicle was leaned into turn or in tight passing situation substantial injury or death would probably result. A visit to the st1300 post yielded the fact that this is a common failure due to the routing of a black and a white wire in proximity of the underseat fuel tank which abrades thru the insulation causing a short which in turn causes the fuel pump fuse to blow and shuts down the motor.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2004
“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. Everytime the consumer contacted the dealer, he was told the parts were not in until finally on feb 7 2005, the bike finally stopped. Recall#04v549000 *jb *sc”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2004
“While riding the motorcycle the side vent was blowing out 120 degrees of hot air. Consumer sustained a first degree burn due to the hot air. Dealership was notified, but the problem was not resolved.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 2003
“Once the temperature gets above 85 degrees outside, the temperature of the vehicle becomes unbearable. Engine averages about 205 degrees near the consumer's legs.*ak this could cause blood clods and dehydration. *ph *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2003
When filing, owners marked a crash in 0 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE ROUTING OF SOME WIRE HARNESSES MAY ALLOW A CONNECTOR TO CONTACT AND CHAFE AGAINST THE FUEL TANK.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR POSITION AND CHECK FOR DAMAGE. IF ANY DAMAGE IS FOUND, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE NECESSARY PARTS. IF NO DAMAGE IS FOUND, DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE CONNECTOR, AND MAKE SURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE EXISTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-866-784-1870.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2003 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2003 Honda ST1300 reliable?
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2003 Honda ST1300. The most complained-about area is electrical system.
Does the 2003 Honda ST1300 have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning electrical system:wiring. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.