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2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 500, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 7, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline10
Fuel system, other10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Recall 08V-522 · Oct 7, 2008 · 850 vehicles

Risk. A DROP OR LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE TO THE ENGINE COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Aprilia.

Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other Scarabeo 500 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Scarabeo 500 median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 500, and the recalls they led to.

  1. MOTOR SCOOTER STALLING - FUELPE08050 · closed Nov 21, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-522
In owners' words

What Scarabeo 500 owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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
Complaint 10235535 · Jul 23, 2008 · 650 miles

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