Ducati is recalling 7,130 my 2007-2008 1098, 1098s, 1098 tricolore, 1098r, and my 2008-2009 848 motorcycles. The motorcycle charging system may be adversely affected by engine heat and stop operating. This results in damage to the voltage regulator and...
2007-2008 · 2 model years
Ducati 1098 Problems by year
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the Ducati 1098 across 2 model years, and it has 3 recalls. The 2007 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (10). The most reported problem area is the fuel system, followed by the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1098 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 1098 problems
Ducati 1098 recalls 3
Ducati is recalling 3,614 my 2007-2008 1098, 1098s, and 1098 tricolore motorcycles. The rear drive sprocket can fail.
On certain motorcycles, the electronic control unit (ecu) ignition timing and idle mixture were improperly set during production causing the engine speed to drop and stall the engine when the temperature of the cooling system exceeded 180f.
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Latest 1098 complaints
The gas tank on my 2007, ducati 1098 motorcycle cannot be secured to the bracket located on the frame of the motorcycle. The gas tank on this model motorcycle is made of plastic and expands due to the ethanol in the fuel. This makes the motorcycle unsafe to ride. I contacted ducati north america to try and get the tank replaced and was informed extended warranty on tank replacements were limited to 72 months from date of purchase and my motorcycle was purchased 82 months ago. The limits were set by the courts...
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after a class action lawsuit. I was never informed of this time limit by ducati or the courts. Now I have to purchase a replacement and the tank is over $2000. Isn't there something that can be done to hold ducati responsible for the replacement of the tank? A recall? Thank you. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ducati 1098 motorcycle. The contact stated that the fuel tank swelled to more than three quarters its normal size. This failure caused fuel to leak out of the fuel tank. The contact believed the failure was caused by the ethanol used in gasoline. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that because they were aware of the failure, the vehicle would be repaired but the fuel tank would be replaced with the same type of fuel tank that previously failed. The failure and current mileage was 7,000.
On most ducati motorcycles with a plastic fuel tank, the tank has been known and does indeed deform. It is said to affect motorcycles built as far back as they have used a plastic tank. It is said it is because of the ethanol in fuel sold here in the states, but now it is starting to happen in europe as well. The tank swells and deforms until it no longer will seat or seal properly causing a serious health and safety risk. My own motorcycle, a ducati 1098 made in 2007 is also in this group. Currently, ducati...
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says they will replace the affected tanks, but they are replacing them with the same tank, so it will continue to happen. In addition I have been waiting nearly 2 months with no word from ducati about this. *Tr
On ducati motorcycle, model year 2007, model multistrada 1100s, fuel tank deformation (expansion) causing tank to lock in place (unable to remove from motorcycle to perform periodic maintenance) or alternatively expand while off motorcycle while performing engine maintenance and causing inability for the fuel tank to be reinstalled. Problem appears epidemic among these model motorcycles. Possibility of rupture or fuel leaks post deformation exists, manufacturer's replacement tanks are made of the same material as the original, thus perpetuating the hazard. *Tr
I have a 2007 ducati 1098 and read this information today 8/16/2010 on national highway traffic safety administration website and wanted to know if my bike was affected by these recalls and is my life in danger? My vin no. Is [[redacted]]. I have complained to my local dealership that has serviced the bike since I purchased it new and to ducati usa about stalling issue and they act like there was nothing wrong with my bike and I am imaging there being a problem. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
STALLED WHILE DRIVING AND WOULD NOT START. *TR
Questions about the Ducati 1098
Which Ducati 1098 years have the most problems?
What are the most common Ducati 1098 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the fuel system (10), engine & cooling (7), transmission & drivetrain (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Ducati 1098 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all Ducati 1098 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data