Ducati MULTISTRADA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
49 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
4,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 to 2022 model years. Data snapshot: . 16 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 28 of 49 complaints (57.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 28 | 57.1% |
| Engine operation | 9 | 18.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 8.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 28 |
| Engine | 12 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
Service Brakes: 28; Engine: 12; Fuel/Propulsion System: 8; Power Train: 5; Fuel System, Gasoline: 4; Wheels: 2; Electrical System: 1; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 15 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 15; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (15). 33 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 |
2008: 1; 2009: 2; 2012: 1; 2014: 2; 2015: 4; 2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 1; 2019: 2; 2021: 16; 2022: 9; 2023: 3; 2024: 3; 2025: 3
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 28 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 9 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10629034 · 2014-08-28 (August 28, 2014)
REAR BRAKES HAVE FAILED FOUR TIMES. THEY HAVE FAILED THREE TIMES AFTER THE LAST RECALL. THE BRAKE FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR HEATS UP BECAUSE OF ITS LOCATION NEAR THE EXHAUST PIPE AND CHEMICALLY BREAKS DOWN CAUSING FADING AND FAILURE OF THE BRAKE. THIS IS A WIDELY KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THESE MOTORCYCLES. ACCORDING TO DUCATI SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES, DUCATI KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM BUT DOES NOT THINK THE REAR BRAKE IS NECESSARY FOR STOPPING THEREFORE, THEY HAVE NOT PROPERLY ADDRESSED THE SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10629034 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10681582 · 2015-02-05 (February 5, 2015)
THE REAR BRAKE WILL FADE UNTIL IT IS COMPLETE UNUSABLE. THEN IT GETS REBLED AND WORKS FOR A DAY OR TWO AND THEN IS UNUSABLE AGAIN. DUCATI SENT OUT A SERVICE BULLETIN AND MY DEALERSHIP INSTALLED NEW PARTS PER THE SERVICE BULLETIN, BUT THE REAR BRAKES HAVE FAILED AGAIN! THEY ARE DANGEROUS! I HAVE QUIT USING THE REAR BRAKE BECAUSE I KNOW I CAN'T COUNT ON IT, AND THAT IS WORRISOME TOO. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10681582 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11505481 · 2023-02-03 (February 3, 2023)
Gas gauge is non functional, and Ducati has not been able to rectify this for many years! Ducati is on revision H of the fuel level sender, and still have non-functionality issues. Not knowing how much fuel can lead to sudden loss of power. It's happened many times on this motorcycle.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11505481 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11463443 · 2022-05-05 (May 5, 2022)
The motorcycle has had occasional issues of stalling while riding if I pull the clutch in while coasting to a stop. For example coming up to a light or stop sign, I would anticipate the stop and downshift and pull the clutch in, resulting In a stall. Yesterday while setting the cruise control at 40 MPH and cruising down the street, the bike just stalled and turned off while being on cruise control. I was able to restrat the bike when I stopped. I notified the dealership and will be taking it in on the 11th of May.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11463443 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10456013 · 2012-04-22 (April 22, 2012)
THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK HAS EXPANDED TO THE POINT WHERE IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE AND INSTALL FOR REQUIRED MAINTENANCE. IT IS MISALIGNED WITH BODY PARTS AND THE SIDE COVERS DON'T FIT WELL ANYMORE AND POP OPEN. IT IS DAMAGING TO THE OTHER BODY PARTS. I HAVE READ THAT FUEL LEAKAGE WILL BE THE END RESULT OF THE PROBLEM AS IT CONTINUES TO EXPAND AND THAT THE TANK CAN COME OFF IN A CRASH. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10456013 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10252312 · 2008-12-19 (December 19, 2008)
2008 DUCATI GT 1000 WITH FAULTY GAS TANK AND SPOKES THAT ARE RUSTING. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10252312 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 |
2007: 0; 2008: 0; 2011: 0; 2012: 0; 2013: 0; 2014: 0; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 1; 2019: 0; 2020: 0; 2021: 1; 2022: 0