2008 Ktm 450 EXC R Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 3, 2009 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 450 EXC R years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Ktm 450 EXC R. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 crash. 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 2008 Ktm 450 EXC R problems

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

Fuel System, Gasoline1
Latches/locks/linkages1
Seats1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Structure1
Suspension1 · ~5 mi
Tires1 · ~1,400 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline133%———
Latches/locks/linkages133%———
Seats133%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic133%———
Structure133%———
Suspension133%5——
Tires133%1,400——
Vehicle Speed Control133%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2008, with 2 complaints
2008: 2200822009: 120091

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2008 Ktm 450 EXC R recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Ktm 450 EXC R.

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.

I started becoming concerning with this problem, after searching discovering tires are rated by a letter for max speed. The letter on my mc-13-250 scooter is rated j which means a max speed of 62 mph. On www.roketa.com, the company that sells mc-13-250, claims the scooter will do a max speed of…

Tires · received Feb 3, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10257275

My wife was riding my children's alta mach ii all terrain vehicle in our yard. She had made several circuits around the perimeter of our yard and down our blacktop driveway when the accident occurred. She was doing a 180 degree turn on the atv on the blacktop, when the right front wheel separated…

Suspension · received Oct 14, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10245475

1.atv riding chain broken dealer replaced 1week. 2.brake caliper broke 3rd ride 2 weeks to get bridge replaced,looked like same part that had broken. 3.clutch leaver actuatorbinds up causing clutch engagement impossible had to shut atv off to get stopped.4.plastics mounting tabs breaking . Bolt…

Latches/locks/linkages · received Jul 2, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10232977

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YearComplaintsRecalls
200830

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ktm 450 EXC R?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, latches/locks/linkages, seats problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Ktm 450 EXC R?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2008 Ktm 450 EXC R a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 450 EXC R model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.