AI Damage2004 Aprilia RSV Mille: common problems
Owners of the 2004 Aprilia RSV Mille filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 67% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 67% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 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.
Re 2004 rsv mille factory motorcycle. 5/10/04 hard to shift gears and find neutral because the clutch was not disengaging fully while driving. Therefore difficult to stop motorcycle. Dealer bled clutch line.
The rear brake on the motorcycle has never worked, meaning there is no braking effect whatsoever. I have repeatedly contacted the selling dealer and the manufacturer to resolve this problem. I am told by both there are parts to fix this rather significant safety issue, but I can never seem to get them.
Dt: fuel line quickly disconnected on 2004 aprilia rst futura. Caller was trying to disconnect fuel line. When it was touched it fell apart in hands. Bought new metal, quickly disconnected fuel line that replaced the one that broke.
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 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the RSV Mille has 2 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Aprilia RSV Mille?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, service brakes, electrical system. Total complaints: 3.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2004 Aprilia RSV Mille?
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 Mille 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
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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.