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2014 Honda NSS300 problems

The most common problem on the 2014 Honda NSS300 is acceleration and speed control. Its complaint count is close to a typical NSS300 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
4
Service bulletins
15
Worst area
Acceleration

The worst 2014 Honda NSS300 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Acceleration
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Seats
    1

Problems by type

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  • Acceleration
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Seats
    1

Recalls 4

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pumpReported September 14, 2016 · 17,643 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Grom 125 motorcycles manufactured June 12, 2013, to September 8, 2015, and 2014-2015 NSS300 & NSS300A motorcycles manufactured June 18, 2013 to March 19, 2015. The resin bracket inside the fuel pump of the affected motorcycles may swell and cause the pump impeller to seize.
Risk
If the fuel pump seizes, the motorcycle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with one that uses a metal bracket internally, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KC3 and KC4. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V‑672. Some, but not all, motorcycles that were remedied under that campaign are affected by this recall as well and need to have the fuel pump replaced again.

Recall number 16V661000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported February 25, 2016 · 1,984 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014 NSS300 and NSS300A scooters manufactured June 18, 2013, to September 12, 2013. The rear brake line connection on the affected vehicles may have been improperly tightened, allowing brake fluid to leak.
Risk
If the rear brake line leaks, there would be a reduction of loss of rear brake pressure and therefore rear braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the rear brake line connection to specification, and fill the rear brake fluid reservoir, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑866‑784‑1870. Honda's number for this recall is JY3.

Recall number 16V109000 · Recall details

Electrical system: starter assembly: relayReported July 1, 2015 · 47,168 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ST1300PA, 2014-2015 CB500, CBR500, CRF250L, CBR650, CTX700, NSS300, VT750, VT1300, 2015 CB300F, CBR300, CBR600, and 2014-2016 NC700 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, sealant may have been incorrectly applied to the starter relay switch, and as a result, the electrical system may have a loss of power.
Risk
A loss of electrical power may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected starter relay switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑866‑784‑1870. Honda's number for this recall is JS9 and JT0.

Recall number 15V439000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pumpReported October 27, 2014 · 10,076 vehicles affected
What is wrong
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 GROM125 motorcycles manufactured June 12, 2013, to September 24, 2014, and 2014 Forza-NSS300, and NSS300A motorcycles manufactured June 18, 2013, to May 21, 2014. The resin bracket inside the fuel pump of the affected motorcycles may swell and cause the pump impeller to seize.
Risk
If the fuel pump seizes the motorcycle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump with an updated fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑310‑783‑2000. Honda's number for this recall is JL1 NSS300 (Forza) and JL2 Grom (Grom125).

Recall number 14V672000 · Recall details

See all 4 recalls for the 2014 Honda NSS300

Technical service bulletins for the 2014 Honda NSS300 15

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2014 Honda NSS300 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 23, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 10,561 miles · FL

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 ignition coil was replaced. Updated 12/05/16.

Filed Aug 5, 2015 · Fuel system · 4,000 miles · MD

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 approximately 4,000.

Filed Feb 26, 2015 · Seats · 1,200 miles · OH

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 showroom new scooters. The temporary solution is to prop open the seat with some item. The seat hold open rod will not stay extended unless a person or thing is used to hold the seat open.

Filed May 27, 2014 · Acceleration · IA · crash · 1 injury

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 were reported. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the problem. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 200. The VIN was not available.

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Is the 2014 Honda NSS300 reliable?

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2014 Honda NSS300, close to a typical NSS300 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Honda NSS300?

Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).

How many recalls does the 2014 Honda NSS300 have?

4 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic and electrical system.

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