Vehicle safety record

1999 Ducati 900FE Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1999 Ducati 900FE with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the fuel system (1). There are no recalls for it.

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NHTSA data checked yesterday

-/100Safety Index

Rated once enough 900FE years are on file

#337 most complained-about 1999 vehicle

Complaints: 2
Recalls: 0
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

Most common 1999 Ducati 900FE problems

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No recalls for the 1999 Ducati 900FE

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1999 Ducati 900FE. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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2 complaints about the 1999 Ducati 900FE

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Fuel system

I have a ducati 1999 900ss motorcycle. The gas tank leaks gas from where the rear hinge and tank are welded. This is a very serious problem beause the gas liquid and fumes are extremely flamable and drip on and near the engine and exhaust which get extremely hot under normal operating conditions. This could easily cause a fire. For close to a year beverly hills ducati was unaware of any such problem and their only solution was to purchase a new tank. Beverly hills ducati is now aware of this problem and their...

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recomndation is to have the tank welded. I personally know four other 99 supersport owners who have the same problem leak. This problem is extremely dangerous and no recall has been issued regading this problem that is a result of a design flaw with the hinge and gas tank. Will a recall be issued for this extremely dangerous problem? Must ducati pay to have the critical repair made? *Ak

Body, doors & structure

Frame is cracking. Called ducati. They said they would replace frame but I have to pay labor ($690). Ducati is well aware of problems with the 900 series frame. They say giving me a new frame is in good faith, I feel they should cover all charges. If they say that this is an isolated case, why are so many frames cracking? Why are the replacement frames reinforced. Ducati is saying that this is a "good will" waranty and are not paying labor charges. I feel (along with many others via the internet with the same...

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problem) ducati should be held liable. A warrenty covers wear/maintenence items, but the structure of the bike has failed. There's no telling how many people are endangering their lives by riding around on broken frames that they are not aware of. This should be a recall situation, not a "good faith" warranty.

1999 Ducati 900FE vs rivals

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1999 Ducati 900FE	2	0	-
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Questions about the 1999 Ducati 900FE

Does the 1999 Ducati 900FE have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1999 Ducati 900FE 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 1999 Ducati 900FE?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), fuel system (1).

How many complaints has the 1999 Ducati 900FE had?

2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 29, 2002 and the latest on September 9, 2004. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

What should I do if my 1999 Ducati 900FE 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 yesterday. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data