Moto Guzzi CALIFORNIA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
14 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
17,249 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1998 to 2018 model years. Data snapshot: . 12 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Wheels:Rim is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 14 complaints (21.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 1 | 7.1% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 7.1% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 7.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 7.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Wheels:Rim | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Wheels:Rim: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2; Suspension: 2; Wheels: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 1; Steering: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 9 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 |
2002: 1; 2003: 5; 2004: 1; 2005: 1; 2006: 2; 2011: 2; 2015: 2
Pattern summary
Wheels:Rim leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10736217 · 2015-07-24 (July 24, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 (NA) MOTO GUZZI CALIFORNIA 1400 MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS UNABLE TO RESTART. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST FUEL AND THE FUEL GAUGE WAS INACTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 168.
Owner-reported narrative. 168 miles reported. Look up ODI 10736217 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10000692 · 2003-01-02 (January 2, 2003)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 22,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000692 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10150170 · 2006-02-13 (February 13, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MOTO GUZZI CALIFORNIA STONE MOTORCYCLE. AFTER BEING NOTIFIED BY THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH STRUCTURAL CRACKS ALONG THE STEERING STEM OF THE MOTORCYCLE, THE CONTACT DETECTED SEVERAL SMALL STRUCTURAL FRACTURES ALONG THE SHAFT OF THE STEERING STEM. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND WAS WORKING WITH THE MANUFACTURER IN ORDER TO REMEDY THE ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE MOTORCYCLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING STEM WITH A REPLACEMENT F…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10150170 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10396155 · 2011-04-07 (April 7, 2011)
ENGINE STOPPED. WOULD NOT RESTART. HAD TOWED TO SHOP. CALLED A FEW DEALERSHIPS AND WAS TOLD THAT FUEL LINE HAD PROBABLY FALLEN OFF INTERNAL PUMP IN FUEL TANK. THEY FELT THAT THE WRONG HOSE AND CLAMPS WERE BEING USED AT THE FACTORY AND SOLD ME HIGH QUALITY CLAMPS AND SUBMERSIBLE HOSE. MY MECHANIC REPLACED (AT MY COST). BIKE RAN FINE FOR 2000 MILES AND THEN HAPPENED AGAIN. ANY CALLS TO MAIN OFFICE IN NEW YORK ARE UN RESPONSIVE.
Owner-reported narrative. 160 miles reported. Look up ODI 10396155 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
2002: 0; 2004: 0; 2017: 1; 2018: 1