2008 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
The 2008 DUCATI MULTISTRADA has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ducati North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasoline (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 DUCATI MULTISTRADA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2008 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 DUCATI MULTISTRADA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK ON MY 2008 DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1100S MOTORCYCLE IS EXPANDING AND DEFORMING. SO FAR MY TANK HAS ONLY CRACKS IN THE PAINT, AS WELL AS FITMENT ISSUES ON THE MOTORCYCLE'S FRAME, BUT I AM CONCERNED ABOUT AN EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE TANK FROM CONTINUED DEFORMATION, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE. OBVIOUSLY THIS WOULD BE A VERY DANGEROUS OCCURRENCE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A POSSIBLE FIRE AND/OR CRASH. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM ON LATE MODEL DUCATI MOTORCYCLES, AND APPEARS TO BE CAUSED BY THE ETHANOL ADDED TO GASOLINE IN THE US. *TR
THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK HAS EXPANDED TO THE POINT WHERE THERE IS INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE PLASTIC TANK AND OTHER HARD POINTS. DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FOR ROUTINE SERVICE DUE TO MISALIGNMENT WITH MOUNTING HOLE/FASTENERS. BODYWORK MAKING CONTACT WHERE GAPS SHOULD EXIST. EVIDENCE OF FUEL SEEPAGE AT FUEL-PUMP MOUNTING FLANGE/SEAL AREA INDICATING WARPAGE. PUBLIC FORUMS INDICATE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR MANY DUCATI MODELS WITH PLASTIC GAS TANKS. *TR
2008 DUCATI GT 1000 WITH FAULTY GAS TANK AND SPOKES THAT ARE RUSTING. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2008 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 DUCATI MULTISTRADA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
Ducati North America has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 DUCATI MULTISTRADA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TTB-24-001Rev 2 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Tips & Tricks Revision 02 Summary. Applicability: Multistrada-Front fork wiring, rear shock, and fuel level and range indication. Hypermotard-Exhaust heat guard hardware pitting. Scrambler-Cosmetic headlight defect. All Models-pre-delivery operations, scheduled maintenance update.
TTB-23-001 rev11 — STRUCTURE
Tips & Tricks Summary Rev. 11 Summary: Improvement of graphics matching between tank cover and fuel tank for the Multistrada V4 Rally. Improvements to wheel rim protections for the Diavel V4. Possible slight contact of rear tire with auxiliary fuel tank bottom for the Desert X. Rear wheel nut color...
TTB-23-001 rev11 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tips & Tricks Summary Rev. 11 Summary: Improvement of graphics matching between tank cover and fuel tank for the Multistrada V4 Rally. Improvements to wheel rim protections for the Diavel V4. Possible slight contact of rear tire with auxiliary fuel tank bottom for the Desert X. Rear wheel nut color...
TSB-08-014 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
DUCATI MOTORCYCLE: FUEL LEVEL INDICATION ON INSTRUMENT PANEL ON MODEL 1100 AND 1100 S. INCORRECT INDICATION OF THE FUEL LEVEL INSIDE THE TANK, WITH FULL TANK, AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF RIDING, THE FUEL RESERVE LIGHT TURNS ON. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DUCATI MULTISTRADA
- 2007 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 1 complaint
- 2008 DUCATI MULTISTRADA (current)
- 2011 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 8 complaints
- 2012 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 8 complaints
- 2013 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 4 complaints
Other DUCATI Models
- DUCATI SPORT CLASSIC — 155 total complaints
- DUCATI 1000GT — 53 total complaints
- DUCATI DUCATI — 34 total complaints
- DUCATI MONSTER S4RS — 34 total complaints
- DUCATI HYPERMOTARD — 33 total complaints
- DUCATI 848 — 29 total complaints
- DUCATI DIAVEL — 29 total complaints
- DUCATI MONSTER S2 R — 28 total complaints