Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and...
1994-2002 · 9 model years
Ducati 748 Problems by year
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the Ducati 748 across 9 model years, and it has 3 recalls. The 1998 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (5). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
748 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 748 problems
Ducati 748 recalls 3
Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with a rear wheel hub spindle. Internal cracks may be present on the rear wheel spindle.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel lines inside the fuel tank can leak.
Latest 748 complaints
While driving the motorcycle at 50mph the road bearing broke inside the engine, as result of a broken engine lost the control. Dealer notified. *Ak
Problem: the chrome hardfacing on the rocker arms flake due to substandard processing on the ducati superbike series of motorcycles. Thousands and thousands of ducati owners have complained about the problem but ducati north america has failed repeatedly to initiate a fix. Dt
The engine case bolt hole has broken. This is where the motor is held in the frame of the motorcycle. This is a major part that keeps the bike together. The bolt itself is not broken but it is expose. If it continueds to crack, it could cause an accident. I would like it fixed by ducati.*Ak
A fuel line from injector is leaking fuel onto engine. Dealer was notified.*Ak the injector itself broke causing gas to fill cylinder and crankcase full of gasoline, gas overflowed to a breather vent, and that leaked gas out on to the hot header pipe and cylinder, there is a pocket on the block that caught gas and it began to boil. *Slc
Rocker arm is flaking/ vavles do not open, and motorcycle runs lean. Also, valves burned and pistons cracked. Contacted dealer. *Ak
Rocker arms inside the motor have a hard chrome plating which has flaked off of three rockers, enhancing wear of the rockers and the camshaft lobes. This problem is well-known among ducati motorcycle owners, and if left unnoticed and unrepaired it could *ak
Questions about the Ducati 748
Which Ducati 748 years have the most problems?
What are the most common Ducati 748 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (4), electrical system (2), fuel system (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Ducati 748 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all Ducati 748 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