Vehicle safety record

2014 Ducati Diavel Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2014 Ducati Diavel with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the engine & cooling (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2013 has 2 and the 2015 has 5.

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NHTSA data checked 2 days ago

76/100Safety Index

AFar fewer problems than a typical Diavel year, for its age

#339 most complained-about 2014 vehicle

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

Most common 2014 Ducati Diavel problems

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No recalls for the 2014 Ducati Diavel

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2014 Ducati Diavel. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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2 complaints about the 2014 Ducati Diavel

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2014 Ducati Diavel. The contact stated that while riding 35-40 MPH, the motorcycle shuddered and then lost motive power with the rear tire seizing. The motorcycle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the crankshaft was faulty. The mechanic replaced the crankshaft, generator, ball bearing, electric starter, flange clutch, clutch, bushing, bearing needle, gasket, plain bearing, flywheel nut, aluminum washer, and oil filter; however, the failure recurred. The motorcycle was then...

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taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with crankshaft failure. The motorcycle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,023.

Brakes

After letting my motorcycle sit for a period of time (6 weeks) I went for a ride. As I pulled away, I pressed my rear brake pedal, and felt that I had no rear brake. After "pumping" up the rear brake I did get some brake back, but it went away within minutes. Every time I ride my bike now, I have to continually "pump" the brake to get the brake to properly function. I have talked to the dealer about this, and they stated "that is just the way it is... Ducati knows about it, but they are not doing any warranty...

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repair, as it is just a poor design". All the ducati motorcycle forums are aware of this problem, but ducati will still not issue a fix for it. I guess a bunch of folks have to get killed first. *Tr

Ducati Diavel: every year compared

2011 2012 2013 22014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2020

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Fires	Top problem	Grade
2018	1	0	0	Electrical system	A
2017	1	0	0	Fuel system	A
2016	3	0	0	Brakes	B
2015	5	0	0	Engine & cooling	C
2014	2	0	0	Brakes	A
2013	2	1	0	Brakes	C
2012	5	1	1	Brakes	F
2011	4	3	0	Electrical system	F

All Diavel years

2014 Ducati Diavel vs rivals

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Grade
2014 Ducati Diavel	2	0	0	A
2014 Ducati Monster 1200	9	1	0	C	Compare
2014 Ducati Multistrada 1200	4	1	0	F	Compare
2014 Ducati Hypermotard	4	0	1	D	Compare
2014 Ducati Multistrada	3	0	0	B	Compare
2014 Ducati 1199 Panigale	2	1	0	B	Compare
2014 Ducati 899 Panigale	1	0	0	-	Compare
2014 Ducati Streetfighter 848	1	0	1	-	Compare

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Questions about the 2014 Ducati Diavel

Does the 2014 Ducati Diavel have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2014 Ducati Diavel 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 2014 Ducati Diavel?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1), engine & cooling (1).

How many complaints has the 2014 Ducati Diavel had?

2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 28, 2015 and the latest on November 23, 2022. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2014 Ducati Diavel a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 76 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Ducati Diavel 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.

Which Ducati Diavel years have the most complaints?

2012 (5), 2015 (5), 2011 (4). See every Ducati Diavel year compared.

What should I do if my 2014 Ducati Diavel 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 2 days ago. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data