On certain motorcycles, the front brake hose can become trapped between the lower steering flange and the steering lock peg when the vehicle is cornering.
2003-2004 · 2 model years
Ducati 999S Problems by year
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Ducati 999S across 2 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 2004 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
999S 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 999S problems
Ducati 999S recalls 2
Certain motorcycles, a significant quantity of oil lubricant can leak on to the rear wheel and tire from the oil cooler.
Latest 999S complaints
Hi I am not complaining about anything, just asking a question about a serious problem I have had with my ducati 999s 2004 model. My front brake seized up on me recently without me pulling the lever. This resulted in me nearly killing myself. I checked your site and noticed there was recalls for ducati 999s 2004- 2005 and 2006. This recall was in 2006. I emailed ducati asking them if there was any recalls in europe with this problem and I received a phonecall the next day saying that europe hasn't had any recalls...
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for this problem. I took my ducati to a ducati dealer in cardiff wales and they checked the brakes from the calipers up, changed the brake fluid and said they could not find any problem. I mentioned that I was concerned about the poor pivot alignment and I was told that this problem would not affect uk bikes. As you can imagine I have lost all confidence in riding the bike now and I am wondering if this part has been put on some of the uk bike. There is a possibility that the part was bought by a previous owner. Because I have noticed that the fairing has been sprayed so I dare say the bike may have had damage to the brake lever and replace with either a new one or a second hand one. Which may have been a recall part. Could anyone help me with this problem. *Tr
I have a 2004 ducati ds1000 motorcycle. The bike exhibits a strong shuddering behavior when making medium-strength stops starting from 15-20 mph. The whole front end of the bike shakes violently. Although this has not caused an accident yet I fear that an accident could be caused, especially if I need to make any steering input while this shaking occurs. This shaking is highly repeatable and was confirmed by the local ducati dealer, munroe motors, during my 600 mile service yesterday. The dealer stated that this is a characteristic of the bike's geometry and that ducati may or may not be looking into the problem. There is no promised fix. *Ak
After parking the motorcycle the consumer turned the ignition off, but the starter would continue to run. Consumer had to restart the ignition, and remove the ground wire from the battery. Consumer found frayed wires in the examination of the starter. The wires were repaired, and motorcycle was working properly. *Ak
Questions about the Ducati 999S
Which Ducati 999S years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2004 (3). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2004 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 999S problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (2), electrical system (1), equipment & accessories (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Ducati 999S have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Ducati 999S 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