2006 Honda ST1300 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 17,138miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Honda ST1300 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2006 Honda ST1300. The part named most often is tires, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and engine cooling (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 17,138 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 5 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Tires2 40%
- Brakes1 20%
- Engine cooling1 20%
- Wheels1 20%
Example complaints
Tires: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10349365, filed 2010-08, 6,840 milesBrakes: “Purchased the bike approx.5 years ago,13,000 miles,before the 20,926 mile mark the secondary master cylinder wouldnt release,burnt up rear rotor,pads and had to replace the secondary master cylinder,expensive repair that could have caused a serious accident,believe the internals of the sms are the same as the goldwings that were recalled,contacted Honda,the didnt want to help with reimbursement 836.95,I have documentation”
NHTSA complaint #11100451, filed 2018-06, 20,926 milesEngine cooling: “When applying greater than 50% throttle the engine cuts to 1/2 power near 6000 RPM. It also loses the idle after 15-30 seconds causing the engine to die. This is very consistent and happens daily once the engine has reached operating temperature.”
NHTSA complaint #10242491, filed 2008-09, 14,000 milesWheels: “2006 Honda ST1300 motorcycle was in a miniature tornado. The consumer discovered his motorcycle laying on its side. The bike was scratched badly on its left side, the right mirror wa broken and the rubber bumper for the engine was squashed. The consumer inquired about trading the bike, but was told an inspection would have to be performed. The consumer was informed the back wheel was bent and it was not covered under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10313158, filed 2010-03Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 14,000 and 20,275 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 06V270000Jul 26, 2006Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manualCovers: Honda ST1300 2006, CN250 2006–2007, Ridgeline 2006 +37 more
On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (nhtsa) vehicle safety hotline.
Recall details for the 2006 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. 5 on record; the latest 5 are shown.
- 10128531Aug 6, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry…
- 10128559Jul 23, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins…
- 10043248Jan 12, 2012Electrical system. Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station.
- 10025523May 31, 2008Equipment. Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles.
- 10032953May 9, 2008Electrical system. Honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. Class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. Federal court provided final approval…
Other model years of the Honda ST1300
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | 15,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 5 | 17,138 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 6 | 12,450 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 9 | 13,500 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 9 | 8,950 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Honda ST1300 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2006 Honda ST1300 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2006 Honda ST1300 is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 2006 Honda ST1300 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Honda ST1300 reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 17,138 miles and the middle half falls between 14,000 and 20,275 miles; 100% 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.