AI Damage2006 Honda ST1300A: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Honda ST1300A filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- Service brakes: 4 complaints (100% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
If the rear brake were to completely lock up at a high speed it could cause a crash or the rear brake system could get hot enough to cause a fire.
The poor design of the secondary master brake cylinder (smc), which applies the rear brake when the front brakes are in use, allows corrosion, from exposure to the elements, to develop.
On my bike , because this weep hole became clogged, or for other reasons, water made its way into the cylinder and caused corrosion which resulted in the cylinder sticking and locking up the rear brake.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the ST1300A has 3 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Honda ST1300A?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: rust, corrosion (50%), smoke, burning smell, fire (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Honda ST1300A?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2006 Honda ST1300A from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2006 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.