- The problem
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. The front sprocket stop plate on the gearbox transmission shaft can come off damaging the chain.
- The risk
- This condition can the driver to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the front sprocket stop plate.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Ducati ST2 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1998 Ducati ST2 with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (1) and the transmission & drivetrain (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in June 1999 for the driveshaft.
NHTSA data checked
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Ducati ST2 problems
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1998 Ducati ST2 recalls 2
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
- The problem
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel lines inside the fuel tank can leak.
- The risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THIS FUEL LINE.
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 1998 Ducati ST2
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I purchased a 1998 ducati st2 in may 2008 with 3946 miles on the odometer. I checked your site and found there was a recall notice for the fuel system hoses(99v048000). The original owner did not have any recall work performed. I made an appointment with my local ducati dealer to have the recall work done. Their backlog was 6 weeks. The bike needed a new clutch so I took it to my local mechanic. While working on the bike he noticed it had drivable issues. He found the hoses inside the tank and those...
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connecting to the fuel pump had literally disintegrated. Pieces of the delaminated hose found their way into the fuel pump. Had I been driving the bike, this could have led to the fire due to leaky hoses. Now the hoses & fuel pump need replacement. I contacted the dealer who called the ducati rep to see if they would replace the hoses/fuel pump. The service manager gave up due to a lack of response. He told me to call the ducati rep which I did. I am not getting any response. I wanted to know if your recall covered the fuel pump as well as the hoses since the fuel pump malfunction was a direct result of the faulty hoses. I also contacted the nhsta because I have gotten no response from ducati. *Tr
Alternator (stator) failed 3x in 2000 miles of vehicle operation - causes battery to discharge and engine to stop abruptly - repaired by dealer each time, other associated parts replaced also still the defect remains. Certainly seems to be design defect!
Motorcycle experiencing problem with the clutch. On one occasion dealer replaced the clutch, was unable to engage. At another incident a bolt broke inside the cutch area. Currently, vehicle experiencing a slippage, and dealer informed consumer that clutch needed to be replaced again. *Ak *ml
1998 Ducati ST2 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Ducati ST2 | 3 | 2 | - | |
| 1998 Ducati 748 | 5 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Ducati Ducati | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1998 Ducati 916 | 1 | 2 | F | Compare |
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Questions about the 1998 Ducati ST2
Does the 1998 Ducati ST2 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1998 Ducati ST2: driveshaft (June 1999); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (March 1999). 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 1998 Ducati ST2?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (1), transmission & drivetrain (1), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Ducati ST2 had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 7, 2000 and the latest on July 23, 2008. 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 1998 Ducati ST2 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