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2011 Ducati 1198 Problems, complaints & recalls

Q: Which Ducati 1198 years have the most complaints?

2009 (5), 2011 (1). See every Ducati 1198 year compared .

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2011 Ducati 1198 with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (1). There are no recalls for it.

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Rated once enough 1198 years are on file

#343 most complained-about 2011 vehicle

Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

Most common 2011 Ducati 1198 problems

Transmission & drivetrain1100%

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No recalls for the 2011 Ducati 1198

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 Ducati 1198. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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1 complaints about the 2011 Ducati 1198

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Transmission & drivetrain

The starter clutch in many ducati 848 / 1098 and 1198 sport bikes fail prematurely around 4 - 6 k miles and again when being repaired. This happened to me 3 times by now. If not acknowledged and repaired it can cause the entire engine to fail at any speed and block the rear tire. There are many owner of said motorcycles experiencing the same issue but ducati has still not made it a recall. A simple google search for "ducati starter clutch" or "ducati starter sprag" revels many forum posts from affected...

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customers. I asked ducati if they have revised the starter clutch in order to prevent future problems but did not get an answer masking me believe that they keep ignoring this issue. I will sell my 1198 because I'm not willing to ride a motorcycle with a recurring safety issue. *Tr

Ducati 1198: every year compared

2009 12011

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Fires	Top problem	Grade
2011	1	0	0	0	Transmission & drivetrain	-
2009	5	1	1	0	Fuel system	-

All 1198 years

2011 Ducati 1198 vs rivals

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2011 Ducati 1198	1	0	-
2011 Ducati Multistrada	6	0	C	Compare
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2011 Ducati Multistrada 1200	1	1	C	Compare

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Questions about the 2011 Ducati 1198

Does the 2011 Ducati 1198 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 Ducati 1198 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ducati 1198?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (1).

How many complaints has the 2011 Ducati 1198 had?

1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 29, 2014 and the latest on August 29, 2014. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Which Ducati 1198 years have the most complaints?

2009 (5), 2011 (1). See every Ducati 1198 year compared.

What should I do if my 2011 Ducati 1198 has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked 20 hours ago. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data