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Honda ST1300Model year report

2004 Honda ST1300 Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
13,500miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Honda ST1300 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2004 Honda ST1300. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and steering (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 83% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 13,500 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 6 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2004 Honda ST1300 motorcycle. While inspecting the vehicle, the fluid levels in the brake fluid reservoir were low. There was no evidence of a fluid leak. While riding approximately 45 MPH, the contact heard a loud popping noise from the rear of the bike and the rear brakes suddenly became inoperable. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that there was no brake fluid present in the brake reservoir. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10680640, filed 2015-02, 18,000 miles

Electrical system: “A recall for a wiring defect was issued, however, consumer attempted on several occasions to setup an appointment, and the dealer stated the part was not available.”

NHTSA complaint #10110829, filed 2005-02, 1,500 miles

Suspension: “The contact owns a 2004 Honda ST1300 mototrcycle. The contact stated that while replacing the tires, he noticed that the rear wheel bearing was very rough. The contact expressed concern over the possible seizing of the rear wheel. The bike was taken to an authorized dealer, where the contact was informed that the rear wheel bearing was fractured and needed to be replaced. The bearing was replaced. The failure had since recurred. The bike was taken back to the dealer after each failure, where it was repaired. The failure mileage was 76,895 and the current mileage was 143,500. …”

NHTSA complaint #10420918, filed 2011-08, 76,895 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

83% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,000 and 18,000 miles.

33%0–1050%10–250%25–500%50–7517%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 13,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2005420062007201020112015
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2004 Honda ST1300 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 6 on record; the latest 6 are shown.

Other model years of the Honda ST1300

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2007515,0000———Not enough data
2006517,1381———Not enough data
2005612,4500———Not enough data
2004913,5002———Not enough data
200398,9503———Not enough data

All Honda ST1300 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Honda ST1300 have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2004 Honda ST1300 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2004 Honda ST1300 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 2004 Honda ST1300 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2004 Honda ST1300 reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 13,500 miles and the middle half falls between 6,000 and 18,000 miles; 83% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.