- The problem
- Certain motorcycles, a significant quantity of oil lubricant can leak on to the rear wheel and tire from the oil cooler.
- The risk
- Oil leakage can cause dangerous riding conditions which could lead to injury or a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the oil cooler and replace it if necessary. The recall began on december 5, 2004. Owners should contact ducati at 408-343-4411.
Vehicle safety record
2003 Ducati 999R Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2003 Ducati 999R have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2004 for the engine and engine cooling.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 999R year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2003 Ducati 999R recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2003 Ducati 999R yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Ducati 999R: every year compared
All 999R years2003 Ducati 999R vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Ducati 999R | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2003 Ducati 749 | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2003 Ducati MTS 1000 | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2003 Ducati 999R
Does the 2003 Ducati 999R have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Ducati 999R: engine and engine cooling (July 2004). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2003 Ducati 999R had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2003 Ducati 999R a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Ducati 999R year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2003 Ducati 999R 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 . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data