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2012 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2012 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 6, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 has problems

1 complaint 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
Engine10

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

1 recall

2012 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 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.

–no report yet

Suspension: rear

Recall 13V-323 · Jul 24, 2013 · 680 vehicles

Risk. If the rear suspension links fail while riding, the rear suspension would suddenly collapse, 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 Moto Guzzi.

Best & worst years

2012 vs. every other Norge 1200 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 Norge 1200 median. How we score

'07'12'13
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Norge 1200 owners report

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

ALL 8V ENGINES MADE BY MOTO GUZZI FROM 2009 TO 2012 HAD FLAT LIFTERS THAT ARE PRONE TO FAILING. THE ONLY WAY THERE HAS NOT BEEN AN ACCIDENT IS THEY WARN BY BEING VERY NOISY AND OWNERS REPAIR THEM. PIAGGIO, WHO OWNS MOTO GUZZI, TAKES EACH CASE SEPARATELY AND MY OR MAY NOT WARRANTY THEM PLUS TAKES…
Complaint 10872790 · Jun 6, 2016 · 2,900 miles

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