AI Damage2004 Aprilia RSV 1000: common problems
Owners of the 2004 Aprilia RSV 1000 filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and suspension. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 40% of all complaints
- 2 Suspension 40% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 20% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Suspension: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Aprilia has denied the replacement of my gas tank. At this point, the tank has spread around the gas cap, the seal between the tank and cap has a 2mm gap in between it and the tank, and the gas cap it self is recessing into the tank.
2004 aprilia rsvr factory, see complaint #10334078 and all related. The fuel tanks are made by the same company as ducati of the same materials, my tank was taken to the dealership on concerns of drastically reduced mileage - from 45-50mpg to measured 15mpg and rippled/spread tank surface, aprilia denied my claim…
Tl contact owns a 2004 aprilia rsv 1000. The contact discovered that at low speeds, the rear suspension fails and the rear tire locks and slides under the seat. This causes the driver to lose control of the vehicle. He felt that certain aluminum parts should be steel and was due to a manufacturer defect.
Tl contact owns a 2004 aprilia rsv 1000. A recall notice was received for nhtsa campaign # 05v538000 (suspension:rear). A copy of the recall was faxed to the dealer, however; they had not contacted him back.
2004 aprilia rsvr 1000 motorcycle - chronic rear brake problems. Brake line gets air trapped inside and will not work. Dealership has attempted to fix the issue many times. Repairs have lasted for several weeks and then reappear. The motorcycle is unsafe to ride with no rear brake.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 14,282 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the RSV 1000 has 3 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 5, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Aprilia RSV 1000?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, suspension, service brakes. Total complaints: 5.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2004 Aprilia RSV 1000?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2004 Aprilia RSV 1000 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2004 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.