2012 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
The 2012 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 problem area is the Service Brakes (8 complaints).
Recalls for the 2012 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 DUCATI MULTISTRADA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2012 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 DUCATI MULTISTRADA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The bike has 12.600 miles and has gone to the dealership for all its work and inspections prior to this brake failure. Rear brake failure, the bike is available for inspection. luckily that I wasn't going fast when it happened I took the bike to the New Haven power sport Ducati dealer they said that shouldn't happen, maybe the manufacturer failed to secure the bolts with the lock tight. the cost to fix the bike at a Ducati dealer is an estimate $6,500.00 but the issue is not the money It could cause the death of a motorcyclist going at a fast speed due to rear brake failure. there was no warning or other symptoms prior to the brake failure only a snapping noise. A rear bolt from the brake rotor came out, scraping the rear wheel hub and pulling the retaining ring between the brake caliper and brake pads failing the motorcycle to get to a stop. Also, the ring retaining that was stuck reached the rear rim creating a deep scratch into the rim. I belong to a Facebook Ducati group and a similar rear brake failure was posted on it.
I have had repeated issues where the rear brake fades during hot weather riding. Also, the rear brake has to be bled fairly often in order to operate. I have read this is a common complaint for my model. The dealer has no input towards a solution.
Rear brakes have almost no stopping power at all. Have tried several suggested servicing techniques such as new pads, bleeding mrake system (multiple times). No improvement. Have owned several motorcycles and none have had such poor braking system. Front seems to work fine, rear is basically non-existent.
Rear brakes won’t even work strong enough to hold the bike on a hill without being pumped several times. Brake system has been bleed with new fluid with no improvement. Stopping distance is reduced by a subpar rear brake system.
The rear brake of this motorcycle is a known defect, the problem is discussed and mentioned on almost all internet forums and discussion places. In my person experience the rear brake goes soft quickly and eventually does not work to stop the bike at all. After I have the bike serviced by a Ducati dealer the brake will work for a period of a few weeks and then become unusable again. Ducati has been unable or unwilling to solve this problem.
Safety Rating for the 2012 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 DUCATI MULTISTRADA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
Ducati North America has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 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 — WHEELS
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.
TTB-23-001 rev12 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Tips & Tricks Summary Rev. 12 Summary: Various DTC, DWC, DQS, BSD, Cruise Control warning lights illuminating on the Multistrada. Surface damage of oil sump for the Streetfighter V4 and new upper chain sliding shoe and adhesive neoprene pad for the Streetfighter V2. New engine ECU calibration for DP1 exhaust...
TTB-23-001 Rev3 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Tips & Tricks Summary Rev. 03.Fuel transfer for Desert X, and headlight replacement for all models.
TTB-23-001 Rev01 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tips & Tricks Summary Rev. 01. Error code for Multistrada V4; ion battery indications and precautions, possible clutch slippage, and possible variations in foot peg areas for Desert X, and possible steering damper noise in all models.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 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 — 8 complaints
- 2012 DUCATI MULTISTRADA (current)
- 2013 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 4 complaints
- 2014 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 4 complaints
- 2015 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 5 complaints
- 2016 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 5 complaints
- 2017 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 0 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