2003 Aprilia Falco Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 5, 2006 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Falco years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Aprilia Falco. That is the most of any Falco model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 8,300 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2003 Aprilia Falco problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~8,300 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1100%8,300——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2003 Aprilia Falco recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Aprilia Falco.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph the brakes failed causing a crash. The motorcycle was driven to the dealer where it was determined the brake piston was cracked. The rider was injured. The motorcycle is a 2003 aprilia sl falco 1000. *ak

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received May 5, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10156840

Other Aprilia Falco years

← 2002 Falco

YearComplaintsRecalls
200310
2002 Falco10
2001 Falco10

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Aprilia Falco?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Aprilia Falco?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2003 Aprilia Falco a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Falco model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.