2004 Aprilia RSV 1000 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RSV 1000 years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Aprilia RSV 1000. That is the most of any RSV 1000 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 11,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Aprilia RSV 1000 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 40% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Aprilia RSV 1000 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear
Problem: On certain motorcycles, while in use the swing arm component may develop a stress fracture over an extended period of time.
Risk: If not replaced this will increase the risk of personal injuries or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the swing arm component. 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.
This is a follow up to claim #[xxx] . Aprilia has denied the replacement of my gas tank. At this point, the tank has spread around the gas cap, the seal between the tank and cap has a 2mm gap in between it and the tank, and the gas cap it self is recessing into the tank. Gas vapors have been…
2004 aprilia rsvr factory, see complaint #10334078 and all related. The fuel tanks are made by the same company as ducati of the same materials, my tank was taken to the dealership on concerns of drastically reduced mileage - from 45-50mpg to measured 15mpg and rippled/spread tank surface, aprilia…
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 aprilia rsv 1000. The contact discovered that at low speeds, the rear suspension fails and the rear tire locks and slides under the seat. This causes the driver to lose control of the vehicle. He felt that certain aluminum parts should be steel and was due to a…
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 aprilia rsv 1000. A recall notice was received for nhtsa campaign # 05v538000 (suspension:rear). A copy of the recall was faxed to the dealer, however; they had not contacted him back. The motorcycle was his only transportation therefore he was unable to leave the…
2004 aprilia rsvr 1000 motorcycle - chronic rear brake problems. Brake line gets air trapped inside and will not work. Dealership has attempted to fix the issue many times. Repairs have lasted for several weeks and then reappear. The motorcycle is unsafe to ride with no rear brake. *nm
Other Aprilia RSV 1000 years
← 2000 RSV 1000 · 2005 RSV 1000 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 RSV 1000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 RSV 1000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 RSV 1000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 RSV 1000 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Aprilia RSV 1000?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, suspension, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Aprilia RSV 1000?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Aprilia RSV 1000 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RSV 1000 model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.