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2014 Honda NSS300Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2014 Honda NSS300, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-661 the manufacturer reports only 40% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 40%Owner complaints42 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage11kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 23, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Honda NSS300 has problems

4 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
Electrical system10
Engine10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Seats10
Vehicle speed control11

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

4 recalls

2014 Honda NSS300 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.

40%repaired · 2018 Q1

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 16V-661 · Sep 14, 2016 · 17,643 vehicles · 7,021 repaired

Risk. If the fuel pump seizes, the motorcycle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

71%repaired · 2017 Q2

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 16V-109 · Feb 25, 2016 · 1,984 vehicles · 1,399 repaired

Risk. If the rear brake line leaks, there would be a reduction of loss of rear brake pressure and therefore rear braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

79%repaired · 2016 Q4

Starter assembly: relay

Recall 15V-439 · Jul 1, 2015 · 47,168 vehicles · 37,140 repaired

Risk. A loss of electrical power may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

68%repaired · 2016 Q1

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 14V-672 · Oct 27, 2014 · 10,076 vehicles · 6,890 repaired

Risk. If the fuel pump seizes the motorcycle will 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 Honda.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other NSS300 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 NSS300 median. How we score

'14'15
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What NSS300 owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA FORZA-NSS300. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,561. UPDATED 11/29/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE…
Complaint 10908945 · Sep 23, 2016 · 10,561 miles

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