2003 Honda ST1300A: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 5 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 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I had the front dunlop roadsmart tire of my motor cycle develop a large blister after a ride of approx. 60 miles.(total tire mileage is 13,800m) the blister size is 4 inches long, 2 inches wide and 0.5inches high. This caused a dangerous vibration through the motorcycle and badly affected the handling of the motorcycle. The tire size is 120/70/zr18. The pressure was set at the recommended pressure by the manufacturer (42psi) and there were no road hazards encountered at the time the blister occurred. A complaint e-mail was sent to dunlop on 6/22/2010 requesting comments on this blister but to date no reply has been received. *tr”Owner report · Tires · Jun 2010
“(1) no failure has occurred yet. (2) potential failure - the main wire harness has a ground distribution connector. The connector was improperly wired and could overheat. If the connector overheats, power to various circuits could be lost. As aresult, a loss of critical lighting or engine power could occur without warning, which could cause a crash. (3) nothing has been done by the dealer to correct this problem - according to the dealer the parts needed to repair this failure are not available till july 2005 thus the dealer is unable to remedy the defect within a reasonable period of time (60 days from the date I first contacted the dealer for repair).*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2005
“Honda motorcycle wiring harness safety recall. *nm recall campaign : 04v568000. The consumer stated that he is having difficulty getting honda to comply with the safety recall of his motorcycle. The consumer stated that the problem centers on the fact that american honda issues parts required by the recall to the selling dealer. American honda will not send parts to the local dealer, they will only send parts to the selling dealer and the consumer purchased the motorcycle in ohio, and he does not live there. *tc”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2005
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“Parts are not available for honda recalls NHTSA 04v568000 and 04v549000. Recalls came out over 90 days ago. They have had my bike for over 30 days. Dealer cannot do work because of lack of parts. I feel honda not living up to intent of the recall in failing to provide expedient repair.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2004
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.
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Is the 2003 Honda ST1300A reliable?
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2003 Honda ST1300A. The most complained-about area is electrical system.
Does the 2003 Honda ST1300A 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.