2011 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
The 2011 DUCATI MULTISTRADA has received a total of 8 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 problems involve the Service Brakes (4 complaints), Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint), and Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 DUCATI MULTISTRADA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2011 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 DUCATI MULTISTRADA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Went on my first ride. Zero rear braking action. ABS error light on.
MY MOTORCYCLE HAS A FAULTY FUEL SENSOR WHICH HAS BEEN REPLACED A TOTAL OF THREE TIMES A TWO YEAR PERIOD AND IS BROKEN AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER IS ADVISING ME THIS IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND IGNORING THE CLEAR POOR QUALITY AND/OR DESIGN OF THIS PART WHICH HAS REQUIRED SO MANY REPLACEMENTS IN SUCH A SHORT TIME PERIOD. THEY ARE RELYING ON THE FACT THAT MOTORCYCLE RIDERS ARE MOSTLY RECREATIONAL AND WILL NOT NOTICE PROBLEMS ON PARTS THAT LAST JUST SHORT OF THEIR YEAR WARRANTY FOR PARTS.
THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED DURING A SERVICE BULLETIN NOTICE. THE BRAKE WOULD FADE THEN FAIL. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES EVEN AFTER THE BRAKE FLUID WAS REPLACED AT THE DEALER. THE BRAKE WOULD WORK PROPERLY FOR A FEW HUNDRED MILES, FADE, THEN FAIL. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION AND AFFECTS VIRTUALLY ALL DUCATI MULTI STRADA MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM 2011-2014. THE MOTORCYCLE NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AND A PERMANENT FIX IMPLEMENTED.
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
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
Safety Rating for the 2011 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 DUCATI MULTISTRADA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
Ducati North America has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 DUCATI MULTISTRADA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SRV-TTB-24-001, Rev 07 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Tips & Tricks Revision 07 Summary. Applicability: Hypermotard 698-Possible coolant leakage from the water distributor. All Models-Precaution for the use of the Hand-Free fuel tank cap part no. 96681021AA – part no. 96680491A. All V4 models-Possible lubrication problem on primary idle wheel.
SRV-TTB-23-001R6 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Tips & Tricks Summary Rev. 06 Summary. Turn-by-Turn pictogram indications while using âRallyâ Riding mode and auxiliary tank installation instructions for Desert X; and exhaust manifold discoloration for all models.
SRV-SRB-16-017 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TRANSPARENT MAINTENANCEPOSTER AND SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST UPDATE - THIS SERVICE BULLETIN CONTAINS DUCATI SERVICE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. IT INCLUDES MAINTENANCE CHECKLISTS AND INTERVALS, AS WELL AS ILLUSTRATIONS FOR DISPLAY.
TSB-14-002 — WHEELS
DUCATI: THE RIGHT HAND OHLINS FORK BOTTOM ENDS HAVE CRACKS, NEAR FRONT WHEEL SHAFT COLLAR; THERE IS NO INTERFERENCE WITH RIDING; THE FORK BOTTOM ENDS OF MOTORCYCLES WILL BE REPLACED. MODEL 2010-2011 MULTISTRADA 1200 S. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 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 — 4 complaints
- 2011 DUCATI MULTISTRADA (current)
- 2012 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 8 complaints
- 2013 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 4 complaints
- 2014 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 4 complaints
- 2015 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 5 complaints
- 2016 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 5 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