AI Damage2000 Moto Guzzi California: common problems
Owners of the 2000 Moto Guzzi California filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about wheels and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Wheels 60% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 20% of all complaints
- 3 Vehicle speed control 20% of all complaints
- Wheels: 3 complaints (60% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 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.
Aluminum rear wheel has developed five cracks an inch long or longer between wheel spokes. Vehicle has only been in service for 3 years/25,000 miles.
Moto guzzi north america, 109 smoke hill lane, suite 190, wood stock, [ZIP]. Service manager meredith kerby.
Motorcycle - 2000 moto guzzi, guota model, rear wheel rim cracks. Took delivery of new motorcycle may 2001. I am now on the fourth rear wheel. The vehicle is used strictly on paved public roads. After 2000 to 5000 miles, serious cracks appeared and expanded on the wheel rim.
Front brake rotor has warped on two occasions, resulting in dangerous diving action when brakes applied. Wait for parts from manufacturer has been excessive. Bike is a quota, not a california. Quota is not a model choice offered on this website.
Rims cracking on both wheels. Many owners reporting similar problems. Mr
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 California has 3 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 5, above average.
What to check before buying
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Moto Guzzi California?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: wheels, service brakes, vehicle speed control. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2000 Moto Guzzi California?
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 2000 Moto Guzzi California 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.
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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.