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1998 Moto Guzzi V10 CentauroProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Service brakes, hydraulic

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 7, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro has problems

5 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
Service brakes, hydraulic30
Engine10
Vehicle speed control10

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

2 recalls

1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro 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

Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Recall 98V-272 · Oct 29, 1998 · 595 vehicles

Risk. OIL ON THE TIRES CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Recall 98V-273 · Oct 29, 1998 · 390 vehicles

Risk. OIL ON THE TIRES CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL, 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

1998 vs. every other V10 Centauro 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 V10 Centauro median. How we score

'97'98
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What V10 Centauro owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DISC BRAKE ROTOR ON THE FRONT LEFT WARPED, CAUSING A SHUDDERING/SHAKING UNDER BRAKING. THE ROTOR WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY WITH ANOTHER OEM ROTOR. NO FURTHER PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES, BUT HAVE NOT ACCUMULATED AS MANY MILES AS THE FIRST FAILURE.*AK
Complaint 755701 · Dec 16, 2001
DISC ROTOR IS WARPED BEYOND USABILITY, MANUFACTURER DENIES RESPONSIBILITY IN SUPPLYING A REPLACEMENT. MOTORCYCLE IS UNSAFE TO RIDE AT LOW SPEEDS DUE TO THIS DEFECT.*AK
Complaint 755659 · Dec 14, 2001
I HAVE TWO SUCH VEHICLES. THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS HAVE WARPED ON BOTH VEHICLES AT 10,000 TO 12,000 MILES. ONE VEHICLE HAD ROTORS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE SECOND VEHICLE WAS REFUSED WARRANTY AS IT WAS MORE THAN TWO YEARS OLD. THE WARRANTY PERIOD WAS ADVERTISED AS THREE YEARS. THE ROTOR WARPAGE…
Complaint 755265 · Dec 4, 2001

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