2004 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 31, 2006 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other RST 1000 Futura years
Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura. That ranks 2nd out of 5 RST 1000 Futura model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 4,700 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Aprilia RST 1000 Futura
Foto della mia Aprilia RST1000 Futura - Picture of my own Aprilia RST1000 Futura. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Giobar65, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

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

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Most common 2004 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura problems

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

Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~4,700 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline1100%4,700——

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

2004 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura recalls (1)

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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsNov 1, 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V506000 · 1,310 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the fuel line quick connectors may break if care is not used when removing the fuel tank at the time of service.

Risk: This could result in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the quick connectors on all affected vehicles. The recall began in september 2006. Owners who have not had their motorcycle repaired will be renotified of this recall during august/september 2008. Owners may contact aprilia at 770-592-2261.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

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 there is a nhtsa recall #05v506000, concerning the fuel system. The vehicle did not have any problems as indicated in the recall. The manufacturer was contacted, but was unable to locate information concerning the recall. The manufacturer based this conclusion on the…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jan 31, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10149095

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2004 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RST 1000 Futura model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.