2008 Piaggio MP3 500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MP3 500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Piaggio MP3 500. That is the most of any MP3 500 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is steering (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 2,375 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Piaggio MP3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 67% | 2,375 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | 9,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Piaggio MP3 500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Piaggio MP3 500.
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.
The vehicle engine quit while making a turn through a corner. This is a dangerous situation because of the sudden loss of power. Recently i have heard piaggio finally came up with an ecu software update to correct this stalling issue but they will not recall all the vehicles to preform the 20 min…
Piaggio mp3 2008 scooter. A glitch in the steering mechanism nearly caused me to crash twice. It was repaired and now the dangerous steering issue has returned again. No help from piaggio. This is a major design flaw that could easily cause a fatality or injury!!! The steering bearings on these…
Steering bearing failure. *tr
Other Piaggio MP3 500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 MP3 500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 MP3 500 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 MP3 500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Piaggio MP3 500?
Owners most often report steering, engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Piaggio MP3 500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Piaggio MP3 500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MP3 500 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.