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1994-2013 · 20 model years

Ducati 848 Problems by year

Owners have filed 23 complaints about the Ducati 848 across 20 model years, and it has 3 recalls. The 2008 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (12). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the fuel system.

Most complaints for its age200812 complaints · 2 recallsSee the 2008
Complaints
23
Recalls
3
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Deaths
0

848 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.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20131100Body, doors & structureD
20120100-C
20111100Fuel systemD
20102100Fuel systemD
20097300Engine & coolingF
200812210Engine & coolingF
20070100-C
20060100-C
20050100-C
20040100-C
20030100-C
20020100-C
20010100-C
20000100-C
19990100-C
19980100-C
19970100-C
19960100-C
19950100-C
19940100-C

Most common 848 problems

Ducati 848 recalls 3

Latest 848 complaints

2010 Ducati 848Engine & coolingFuel system

1St issue is when coming to a stop or at a stop like with bike in neutral, is will randomly shut off with out warning, and without an engine code. It happens 3-4 times a day. Second issue is my bike leaks fuel randomly depending on the temp of the day I notice it alot in my garage. Search online and there are a ton of forms of people experiencing the same issue.

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11102504
2008 Ducati 848Fuel system

Fuel is leaking out of the bottom of the motorcycle near the exhaust manifold. I took it to the shop and they said that it is a known problem with deformation of the gas tank and ducati settled a class action law suit about it. However, I was never notified and did not qualify for the repairs because more than 18 months has passed since the lawsuit was settled. Vehicle was parked in the garage when I noticed the large puddle of fuel on the floor.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10995609
2013 Ducati 848Body, doors & structureFuel system

In 2015 I purchased a 2013 ducati streetfighter 848 dealer demonstration model as "new", and therefore the first registered owner. After approximately 4,500 miles, I am experiencing the fuel tank deforming and expanding. Further research reveals that this is a known defect, and that a class action lawsuit was filed in 2010 between jonas sugarman (and class) and ducati north america (california). This situation introduces a safety issue on many levels, including fuel leakage and subsequent fire hazard, steering...

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limitation where the tank will come into contact with the handlebar, and sudden shifting of the weight of a full fuel tank. This is a well-documented problem wherein the manufacturer as well as the dealer knowingly sold defective vehicles.

Filed Incident Structure · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10852323
2009 Ducati 848Engine & cooling

After coming home from a ride, I noticed the radiator was leaking coolant from a pinsized hole. Many other owners have reported similar findings with their radiators. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10550490
2011 Ducati 848Fuel system

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ducati 848 motorcycle (n/a). The contact stated that the plastic fuel tank became fractured, which resulted in an excessive fuel leak. The vehicle was previously repaired by the dealer and the fuel tank was replaced. Most recently, the failure recurred and the vehicle was not repaired for the recurring failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 8,100.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10520472
2010 Ducati 848Fuel system

I have a 2010 ducati 848, one day I noticed that it was leaking gasoline from the fuel overflow hose its a pretty constant drip, it probably drips once every 3-5 seconds. It does it more so when its hot and humid out. I thought it was because of the gasoline expanding in the heat when I first noticed it but it did not make a difference if the tank was full or half full. It's a big hazard because the bike is in a garage and if it gets slightly humid in there, it begins to leak and causes a lot of vapors and fumes...

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making it extremely hard to breath and I'm sure if something created a spark there would be an explosion. I'm forced to open the garage door everyday first thing in the morning and close it as soon as the sun goes down. I brought it to a ducati dealer and they told me they have no idea why it would do that and that's the first they heard of it. *Tr

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10510715

Questions about the Ducati 848

Which Ducati 848 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2008 (12), 2009 (7), 2010 (2). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2008 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

What are the most common Ducati 848 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (15), fuel system (10), body, doors & structure (2) most often.

How many recalls does the Ducati 848 have?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all Ducati 848 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

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