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2008 Piaggio MP3 500 recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2008 Piaggio MP3 500, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2008 Piaggio MP3 500 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 Piaggio MP3 500 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Steering2
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 2,400 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2008 Piaggio MP3 500 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 9,000 miles · reported Mar 17, 2012
The vehicle engine quit while making a turn through a corner. This is a dangerous situation because of the sudden loss of power. Recently I have heard piaggio finally came up with an ECU software update to correct this stalling issue but they will not recall all the vehicles to preform the 20 min software update through their dealer network. To me this is unacceptable if they have a known issue and a known fix for a dangerous situation they should offer the update and notify all registered owners.
Steering · at 2,400 miles · reported Aug 19, 2010
Piaggio mp3 2008 scooter. A glitch in the steering mechanism nearly caused me to crash twice. It was repaired and now the dangerous steering issue has returned again. No help from piaggio. This is a major design flaw that could easily cause a fatality or injury!!! The steering bearings on these models should be repaired for free but piaggio refuses to admit any fault.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Piaggio MP3 500 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2008 Piaggio MP3 500 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Piaggio MP3 500?

Owners report steering problems most often (2 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 2,400 miles.

Are Piaggio recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Piaggio dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.