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 1098S Problems by year
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the Ducati 1098S across 2 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 2008 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (4). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the fuel system.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
1098S 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 1098S problems
Ducati 1098S recalls 2
Ducati is recalling 3,614 my 2007-2008 1098, 1098s, and 1098 tricolore motorcycles. The rear drive sprocket can fail.
Latest 1098S complaints
The fuel tank is swelling. And deforming. The part that is swelling is rubbing against a frame piece. Ducati is well aware of this issue and refuses to do anything about it. I took the bike to the dealer and they called ducati, the claim was denied due to length of time. Fuel tank issues should not be capped. This could have a potential of rupture or fire. Here is the link for the class action lawsuit http://www.Girardgibbs.Com/docs/cases/67_ducati-class-notice.Pdf
When motorcycle driven at slow pace or in traffic the heat is unbearable from exhaust making me over heat and almost passed out from this bike causing burns on leg. *Tr
The vehicle I'm referring to is a 2008 1098s ducati. While idling, driving or when coming to a stop, the motorcycle will shut off when the clutch is applied. The problem happens randomly and regardless of what gear I am on or the motorcycle's temperature. The problem began shortly after driving the motorcycle off of the dealerships lot. I notified the service department of the problem during the 300 courtesy inspection. I've since taken the bike to get repaired for the same issue over five separate occasions. Each...
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time the bike is returned under the premise that the issue has been resolved. During a two week period I documented that the bike shut off 16 times. During one of the shut offs, I was splitting lanes. The cars got too close to me and upon applying the brakes and the clutch the motorcycle shut off increasing my chances of getting into an accident. During the times the motorcycle was sent to be repaired, aside from the inspection done only the voltage regulator and the throttle bodies were changed. *Tr
Excessive exhaust heat caused blister burns through leather suit on leg when motorcycle driven slow. This motorcycle cannot be driven slow with out the effects of excessive exhaust heat. *Tr
Ducati 1098s 2008 bike was purchased 29 oct 2008, rode home first night with no issues. On the second day of riding the bike stalled as I was approaching a light, I squeezed the clutch lever and was pressing both front and rear brakes at the time as I was downshifting from third into second gear, was annoyed but wasn't concerned at first because it happened as I was stopping at a light. It happened two more times in a very similar manner as the first but in a less ideal situation due to heavy traffic. Then...
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on 1 november 2008 it happened three times in one day. Last incident happened in a middle of a right hand turn, a taxi cut me off causing me to brake and swerve out of the way, I was still leaned over when the bike stalled as I squeezed the clutch lever to down shift. I almost crashed when the bike stalled with cars behind me braking rapidly to avoid both the taxi that cut me off and my bike which stalled in the intersection. I rode the bike on 2 nov 2008 without incident, the problem seems to be intermittent and from my experience I'm not sure what is actually causing it. I've rode motorcycles since 1994 and have owned and rode numerous motorcycles over the years and never once have I experienced a motorcycle that stalls when you hold the clutch lever. *Tr
Questions about the Ducati 1098S
Which Ducati 1098S years have the most problems?
What are the most common Ducati 1098S problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (3), fuel system (1), transmission & drivetrain (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Ducati 1098S have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Ducati 1098S 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