Ducati is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 motorcycles. The fuel hose may become disconnected from the fuel pump which could result in engine stalling and a fuel leak.
2008-2009 · 2 model years
Ducati 1098R Problems by year
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Ducati 1098R across 2 model years, and it has 4 recalls. The 2009 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the driver assistance, followed by the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1098R 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 1098R problems
Ducati 1098R recalls 4
Ducati is recalling 732 model year 2009 1198 s, 1098 r, and f1098 s streetfighter motorcycles. The right fork may have possible cracking a deformation at the right-hand side fork bottom wheel axle pinch bolt area.
Ducati is recalling 1,549 my 2009 1198, 1198 s, 1098 r, 848 and my 2010 f1098 streetfighter and streetfighter s motorcycles. These motorcycles may experience fuel leakage from the fuel line at the fuel injector connection. The plastic fitting between fuel...
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...
Latest 1098R complaints
Reference nhtsa campaign number: 08v638000 2009 ducati 1098r bayliss le original delivery date, 05/22/2009, 0 miles, $43,618.65 First occurrence on 11/12/2011, 11,400 miles, loss of lighting systems, engine stalling and occurred during operation on a street. Dealer replaced faulty voltage regulator under an extended warranty policy. Second occurrence on 05/28/2016, 20,648 miles, loss of lighting systems, exploded battery, burnt alternator wiring, burnt traction/stability control computer as a result of the...
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voltage regulator failing and allowing 18.2 Volts through the whole system. This occurrence could have resulted in loss of control and/or vehicle fire. Ducati is refusing to recognize or honor the subject nhtsa recall, claiming the vin number is outside the range of the campaign and that the updated voltage regulator is not faulty. This is a basic design flaw on this series of motorcycles due to the location of the voltage regulator adjacent to the front exhaust header pipe on the lower left side of the engine assembly and exposed to extreme heat (reference attached diagram, 2009 ducati 1098r regulator position.Jpg). The estimate for this repair is $2062 and as previously stated, ducati is refusing to participate in the repair costs (reference attached document, repair order.Pdf) even with the insistence of the local ducati indianapolis owner. This motorcycle had numerous failures during its first 2 years, being at the dealer approximately a cumulative total of six months out of the first 24 months of ownership. This is a reoccurring issue that ducati is well aware of with the redesign of the next generation model, 1199 panigale in 2012 by relocating the voltage regulator to the upper left fairing area, above the engine, with no adjacent heat source and adequate air flow (reference attached diagram 2012 ducati 1199 panigale regulator postion.Jpg).
While riding motorcycle it developed a radiator leak with coolant running down the left side of the vehicle. The leak was found to be near the upper left radiator mount. This has been a problem with this model and other ducati models with the same radiator. Ducati replaced many in warranty and even for some time after under a "good will" program. No recall was issued for the faulty part, though an updated part was manufactured. Ducati part 548.4.074.2B to replace 548.4.0741B. This could leak could have disastrous consequences on a motorcycle with the possibility of coolant leaking onto the rear tire. A quick look on the internet will show that this has been a problem.
Questions about the Ducati 1098R
Which Ducati 1098R years have the most problems?
What are the most common Ducati 1098R problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the driver assistance (1), electrical system (1), engine & cooling (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Ducati 1098R have?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls across all Ducati 1098R 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