Tengine mount bolts hold the engine to the frame of the motorcycle and make the engine a stressed member of the entire motorcycle chassis. The rear suspension is attached to the engine, therefore if the engine bolts fracture, it can cause serious handling problems or an accident.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Ducati Ducati Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1998 Ducati Ducati with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1997 has 1 and the 1999 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Ducati year, for its age
#293 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Ducati Ducati problems
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No recalls for the 1998 Ducati Ducati
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 Ducati Ducati. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 1998 Ducati Ducati
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Ducati sent me information on this recall and I made an appointment and brought my motorcycle to the dealer. The inspection was never done because the representive from ducati left with the special equiptment before it was completed. I contacted ducati and they told me "not to worry about because the failure only occurs in rextremely remote cases." I believe that ducati should come to my home and do the repair. I brought it to the dealer on the day they told me to and the representive had to catch a plane so he...
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forgot about my saftey to get home on time. My motocycle and home is 45 min. From the dealer, it is now winter time in michigan and I want the repair done, at their expense before summer. Please call me at 616-291-7777 with any questions. Joe niewiek. No safety defect. *Ak
Ducati Ducati: every year compared
All Ducati years1998 Ducati Ducati vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Ducati Ducati | 2 | 0 | B | |
| 1998 Ducati 748 | 5 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Ducati ST2 | 3 | 2 | - | Compare |
| 1998 Ducati 916 | 1 | 2 | F | 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 1998 Ducati Ducati
Does the 1998 Ducati Ducati have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 Ducati Ducati 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 1998 Ducati Ducati?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Ducati Ducati had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 4, 2000 and the latest on February 20, 2001. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Ducati Ducati a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Ducati Ducati 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 Ducati years have the most complaints?
2002 (8), 2000 (6), 2001 (4). See every Ducati Ducati year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Ducati Ducati 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