The rear brake system chronically loses the ability to perform correctly. After having the dealer bleed the rear brake and confirm that the system is correct, the system will begin to require three pumps on the brake pedal to build enough pressure to make the brake work. This degradation of performance will happen in just a few weeks since being bled. I have been through this with the dealer three times. The condition makes the rear brake useless in quick stops or immediate hill-holds, since the three pumps have to be made on the brake pedal to get the brake to activate.
Vehicle safety record
2014 Ducati Multistrada Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2014 Ducati Multistrada with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (3) and the driver assistance (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2013 has 4 and the 2015 has 2.
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BFewer problems than a typical Multistrada year, for its age
#309 most complained-about 2014 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2014 Ducati Multistrada problems
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No recalls for the 2014 Ducati Multistrada
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2014 Ducati Multistrada. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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3 complaints about the 2014 Ducati Multistrada
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The rear brake has never worked--at all--since I bought this motorcycle new. The rear brake lever simply "goes to the floor" with no resistance against the foot or any application of the brake caliper. It is fundamentally useless. The front brakes work superbly. I am a mechanical engineer and am high skilled in the repair, modification, and maintenance of automobiles, airplanes and motorcycles. After a thorough bleed of the system, including the installation of additional bleed nipples on the master cylinder...
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and the ABS unit to get ALL air out of the system, the rear brake will work for perhaps 50 miles, then it returns to mush. In addition to the added bleed nipples I have tried all manner of other equipment improvements and procedural changes including reverse bleeding from the caliper--as many other owners have done--with the same result. No rear brake. The dealer admits defeat, too.
The rear brake is terrible on this model bike, even after having it bled properly by the dealership.
Ducati Multistrada: every year compared
All Multistrada years2014 Ducati Multistrada vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Ducati Multistrada | 3 | 0 | B | |
| 2014 Ducati Monster 1200 | 9 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2014 Ducati Multistrada 1200 | 4 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2014 Ducati Hypermotard | 4 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2014 Ducati 1199 Panigale | 2 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2014 Ducati Diavel | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2014 Ducati 899 Panigale | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2014 Ducati Streetfighter 848 | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
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Questions about the 2014 Ducati Multistrada
Does the 2014 Ducati Multistrada have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2014 Ducati Multistrada 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 Multistrada?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (3), driver assistance (1).
How many complaints has the 2014 Ducati Multistrada had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 7, 2021 and the latest on July 2, 2022. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2014 Ducati Multistrada a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 73 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Ducati Multistrada 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 Multistrada years have the most complaints?
2012 (8), 2011 (6), 2019 (6). See every Ducati Multistrada year compared.
What should I do if my 2014 Ducati Multistrada 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