Aprilia RSV 1000 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 28, 2021 · 8 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 8 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Aprilia RSV 1000, across 5 model years (2000–2009). The 2004 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is fuel system, gasoline.

Peak: 2004, with 5 complaints
2000: 0200002004: 5200452005: 0200502007: 2200722009: 120091

n = 8 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Aprilia RSV 1000 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No RSV 1000 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2004 RSV 1000: 5 complaints, 1 recall
  2. 2007 RSV 1000: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2009 RSV 1000: 1 complaint, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Aprilia RSV 1000 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Fuel System, Gasoline210
Suspension210
Fuel/propulsion System110
Power Train110
Service Brakes110
Service Brakes, Hydraulic110

All Aprilia RSV 1000 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2009 RSV 100010—Power Train
2007 RSV 100020—Fuel/propulsion System
2005 RSV 100001——
2004 RSV 100051—Fuel System, Gasoline
2000 RSV 100001——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Aprilia RSV 1000 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2004 (5), 2007 (2), 2009 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Aprilia RSV 1000?

Fuel System, Gasoline, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Aprilia RSV 1000 have?

2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.