2003 Honda ST1300A Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 13,861miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Honda ST1300A (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2003 Honda ST1300A. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by tires (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 13,861 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 6 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns 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.
- Electrical system3 60%
- Tires2 40%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10116378, filed 2005-04, 12,500 milesTires: “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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10339726, filed 2010-06, 13,861 milesMileage when problems were reported
67% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,500 and 52,600 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 05V010000Jan 24, 2005Service brakes, hydraulicCovers: Honda ST1300A 2003–2004, GL1800 2002–2004, GL1800A 2002–2004 +4 more
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.
- 04V568000Dec 9, 2004Electrical system › WiringCovers: Honda ST1300A 2003–2004, ST1300 2003–2004
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.
- 04V549000Nov 23, 2004Electrical system › WiringCovers: Honda ST1300A 2003, ST1300 2003
On certain motorcycles, the routing of some wire harnesses may allow a connector to contact and chafe against the fuel tank.
Recall details for the 2003 Honda ST1300A → · 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.
- 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…
- 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…
- 10015343Feb 1, 2005Brakes. Linked braking system (lbs) proportional control valve (pcv) leakage safety recall.
- 10015331Feb 1, 2005Electrical system. Safety recall to replace the ground connector gap on all 2003-2004 st1300/a models. Honda.
Other model years of the Honda ST1300A
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 13,861 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Honda ST1300A have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2003 Honda ST1300A as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Honda ST1300A is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by tires with 2.
Has the 2003 Honda ST1300A been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 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 2003 Honda ST1300A reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 13,861 miles and the middle half falls between 12,500 and 52,600 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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.