2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Scarabeo 500 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 500. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Scarabeo 500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 650 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 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 | 1 | 50% | 650 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 recalls (1)
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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery
Problem: Piaggio is recalling 850 my 2006-2008 aprilia scarabeo 500 motorcycles equipped with bitron spa fuel pump/fuel filters. The fuel hose connecting the fuel filter to the fuel pump/fuel filter mounting flange may come loose. If this connection is loose, or has become completely disconnected, there will be a drop, or loss of, fuel pressure to the engine.
Risk: A drop or loss of fuel pressure to the engine could cause the engine to stall increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install hose clamps to secure the existing fuel hose at both ends to the fuel pump and fuel filter. The recall is expected to begin during march 2009. Owners may contact piaggio/aprilia at 1-212-380-4431.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Motor scooter stalling - fuel (PE08050) — opened Aug 14, 2008, closed Nov 21, 2008, led to recall 08V522000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
An in-tank fuel line between the fuel pump and filter is missing hose clamps causing fuel pressure loss and erratic engine performance. Stalling and sputtering during maneuvers in traffic can be being very dangerous on a motorcycle or any two wheel vehicle. This problem effects 2007 through 2008…
The material used for an in-tank fuel line deteriorates and causes a sudden loss of power. The manufacturer is aware of the problem but will only make repairs if forced to do so. *tr
Other Aprilia Scarabeo 500 years
← 2007 Scarabeo 500 · 2009 Scarabeo 500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Scarabeo 500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Scarabeo 500 | 10 | 1 |
| 2006 Scarabeo 500 | 9 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 500?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, fuel system, other problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Scarabeo 500 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.