2004 Honda ST1300 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2004 Honda ST1300, and owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2004 Honda ST1300
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Service brakes, hydraulic
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.
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Electrical system: wiring
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…
9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Honda ST1300 have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 21,566 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* 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 approxima”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 2, 2015 · Service brakes
“Tl* 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 p”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 22, 2011 · Suspension
Compare Honda ST1300 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Honda ST1300 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Honda ST1300 | 3 | 9 |
| 2004 Honda ST1300 | 2 | 9 |
| 2005 Honda ST1300 | 0 | 6 |
| 2006 Honda ST1300 | 1 | 5 |
| 2007 Honda ST1300 | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 Honda ST1300 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Honda ST1300 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Honda ST1300 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2004 Honda ST1300
How do I know if my 2004 Honda ST1300 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2004 Honda ST1300; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Honda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V568000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.