2014 Honda NSS300
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2014 Honda NSS300 has 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is speed control problems (20% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda 300 scooter. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the scooter suddenly accelerated without warning. as a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. the contact did not file a police report and only minor injuries .
5
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.1x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
SPEED CONTROL
1 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA 300 SCOOTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE SCOOTER SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE CONTACT DID NOT FILE A POLICE REPORT AND ONLY MINOR INJURIES
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA 300 SCOOTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE SCOOTER SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE CONTACT DID NOT FILE A POLICE REPORT AND ONLY MINOR INJURIES ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SEATS/RESTRAINTS
1 complaints- • THE GAS PISTON WHICH HOLDS THE HONDA NSS 300 SCOOTER SEAT OPEN HAS FAILED ON MANY OF THESE SCOOTERS. THE SEAT WILL DROP SLOWLY FROM THE OPEN POSITION - OR IT CAN DROP QUICKLY WHEN RELEASED. HONDA DEALER TECHNICIANS AS WELL AS MANY OWNERS HAVE REPORTED THE FAILURE OF THIS SEAT SUPPORT PART, EVEN ON
“THE GAS PISTON WHICH HOLDS THE HONDA NSS 300 SCOOTER SEAT OPEN HAS FAILED ON MANY OF THESE SCOOTERS. THE SEAT WILL DROP SLOWLY FROM THE OPEN POSITION - OR IT CAN DROP QUICKLY WHEN RELEASED. HONDA DEALER TECHNICIANS AS WELL AS MANY OWNERS HAVE REPORTED THE FAILURE OF THIS SEAT SUPPORT PART, EVEN ON ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
1 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA FORZA-NSS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE SEAT WAS LIFTED FOR STORAGE PURPOSES, THE FUEL PISTON FAILED. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APP
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA FORZA-NSS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE SEAT WAS LIFTED FOR STORAGE PURPOSES, THE FUEL PISTON FAILED. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APP”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
1 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA FORZA-NSS300. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,561. UPDATED 11/29/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA FORZA-NSS300. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,561. UPDATED 11/29/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
1 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA FORZA-NSS300. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,561. UPDATED 11/29/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA FORZA-NSS300. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,561. UPDATED 11/29/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 5 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐SPEED CONTROL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA 300 SCOOTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE SCOOTER SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE CONTACT DID NOT FILE A POLICE REPORT AND ONLY MINOR INJURIES
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SEATS/RESTRAINTS: THE GAS PISTON WHICH HOLDS THE HONDA NSS 300 SCOOTER SEAT OPEN HAS FAILED ON MANY OF THESE SCOOTERS. THE SEAT WILL DROP SLOWLY FROM THE OPEN POSITION - OR IT CAN DROP QUICKLY WHEN RELEASED. HONDA DEALER TECHNICIANS AS WELL AS MANY OWNERS HAVE REPORTED THE FAILURE OF THIS SEAT SUPPORT PART, EVEN ON
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA FORZA-NSS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE SEAT WAS LIFTED FOR STORAGE PURPOSES, THE FUEL PISTON FAILED. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APP
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA FORZA-NSS300. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,561. UPDATED 11/29/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Honda NSS300 — Year Comparison
How does 2014 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 1
- Injury reports
- 1
- Segment avg
- 80
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