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2012 Zero DS problems

The most common problem on the 2012 Zero DS is electrical system. It has 2.0 times the complaints of a typical DS model year.

Typical year2.0x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
0
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 2012 Zero DS problems

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

  • Electrical
    2
  • Engine
    2

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
    2
  • Engine
    2

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2012 Zero DS owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 29, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 917 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 zero dszf6. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the motorcycle stalled. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, waited approximately 15 minutes, and the motorcycle restarted. A flashing question mark displayed on the message center. The contact also stated that the bike had a software update performed in 2014 by an unknown dealer in florida. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The motorcycle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 917.

Filed Nov 13, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · CA

A few months after I bought the bike, I had noticed a that it would run a little rough for a while. The problem would auto correct after the next ride so I didn't get too concerned about it. However after days would go I experienced a complete loss of power. The system would kick back to normal after physically turning the key to the off position and restarting after a few minutes . No warning as to when this would occur. Up hill, down hill, at the start of my ride or at the end of it. Fast or slow. It did not matter. I took in to the dealer to correct the problem. They told me they needed to do a software adjustment. It ran nicely for a while but the same problem came back. I went again for the repair. Another software adjustment was made. Yet again the problem came back after a while. The dealer has the bike now for yet another attempt to correct the problem riding this bike in that condition is really dangerous especially in the freeway and I had too many close calls. That is why I am filing this complaint. Somehow I think that the lemon law should apply . After checking motorcycle forums online, I can see that I am not the only one having this problem.

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Is the 2012 Zero DS reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2012 Zero DS, 2.0 times a typical DS model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Zero DS?

Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is engine (2).

How many recalls does the 2012 Zero DS have?

No recalls on record.

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