2004 Moto Guzzi California problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (2) · Steering (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
What owners report
2015-07-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 168 mi“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…”
2011-07-12 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 14,498 mi“four times in the past three years, vehicle has stopped during operation. had it towed to shop, was told internal fuel line had popped off. this last time, was sold a new hose and new clamps that were supposed to solve the problem. it happened again on july 10, leaving my wife and i stranded in a very dangerous situation. we do not feel safe ri…”
2011-04-07 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 160 mi“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…”
2006-02-13 · Steering · 4,200 mi“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 inspec…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.