- 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
2004 Ducati 999S Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2004 Ducati 999S with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (2) and the electrical system (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2004 for the engine and engine cooling. For comparison, the 2003 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2004 Ducati 999S problems
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2004 Ducati 999S 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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3 complaints about the 2004 Ducati 999S
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Ducati 999S: every year compared
All 999S years2004 Ducati 999S vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Ducati 999S | 3 | 1 | - | |
| 2004 Ducati MTS 1000 | 19 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2004 Ducati 749 | 3 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Ducati 999 | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
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Questions about the 2004 Ducati 999S
Does the 2004 Ducati 999S have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Ducati 999S: 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.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ducati 999S?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (2), electrical system (1), equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 2004 Ducati 999S had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 30, 2004 and the latest on October 22, 2010. 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 2004 Ducati 999S 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