1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by engine (1) and vehicle speed control (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 12,000 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
Example complaints
Brakes: “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 issue is a safety issue, irrespective of mileage or age.”
NHTSA complaint #755265, filed 2001-12Engine: “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. The contact made multiple attempts to contact the manufacturer however, the manufacture had not returned any of the contact's phone calls. The failure mileage was 12,000. The vehicle was not repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10578009, filed 2014-04, 12,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,000 and 12,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 98V272000Oct 29, 1998Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittingsCovers: Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro 1997–1998, Sport 1100I 1997
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The hoses supplying oil from the engine to the oil radiator and back to the engine can separate at the fittings. A leak can develop and oil can get on the tires of the motorcycle.
- 98V273000Oct 29, 1998Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittingsCovers: Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro 1997–1998
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The hose assembly supplying oil to the cylinder heads can separate at the fittings. A leak can develop causing oil to get on the tires of the motorcycle.
Recall details for the 1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro.
Other model years of the Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 | 12,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by engine with 1.
Has the 1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 12,000 miles and the middle half falls between 12,000 and 12,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.