AI DamageMoto Guzzi V10 Centauro: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro across 2 model years: 7 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 71% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 14% of all complaints
- 3 Vehicle speed control 14% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 5 complaints (71% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 1 complaints (14% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 7 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 moto guzzi v10 centauro motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the engine oil suddenly spilled into the brakes and tires. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that he needed to contact the manufacturer directly for additional assistance.
No parts available:::::::::::: the consumer receive a recall notice fot thottle return cable. The dealership is motovritalia 10262 main steet woodstock ga 300188 [phone]. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
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.
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.
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
Other models of this make
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.