2013 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
The 2013 DUCATI MULTISTRADA has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ducati North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2013 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 DUCATI MULTISTRADA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2013 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 DUCATI MULTISTRADA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
Front Brakes do not function at all if the motorcycle is not used for over a week. Brake lever goes all the way to the hand grip, with no resistance at all. "Pumping" the lever yields no improvement. Front brake remains non-functional until the master cylinder is bled (there is a bleeder fitting right on the master cylinder). Front brake will work after expelling a small amount of air from said bleeder. The brake might work for the next ride, but then becomes non-functional again after a few days. Extended stopping distance is obvious. Luckily the rear brake works But front brakes provide 70 to 80% of the stopping power, I feel this is a serious safety hazard. Also, I've been fortunate to notice this when maneuvering the m/c out of my garage.
Rear brake always has soft mushy feel, even after flushing system. Forces me to use front brake as primary braking system. Can be an issue when trying to stop quickly to avoid an accident. Heard from many other Ducati Multistrada riders that this is a common known issue. Since motorcycle in out of warranty, if has not been fixed or inspected by dealer. This has always been an issue since owning the motorcycle, no warning light to provide help in knowing how to fix issue.
I purchased this motorcycle brand new in 2014. Since that time, the rear brake has never worked properly. It is extremely weak and does very little to slow down the motorcycle. It is available for inspection upon request. Many times I have used the rear brakes (in conjunction with the front brakes) and the rears do very little to slow down the motorcycle. In a panic stop situation, the rear brakes don't add anything significant to the stopping power. Multiple dealerships have inspected the rear brake and have told me that the weak rear brake is "normal" on all Ducatis and especially the Multistrada. Some have called the rear brakes "worthless." There were no warning messages, but the problem has persisted since the initial purchase of the motorcycle in 2014.
Safety Rating for the 2013 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 DUCATI MULTISTRADA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
Ducati North America has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 DUCATI MULTISTRADA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TTB-24-001 Rv4 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Tips & Tricks Revision 04 Summary. Applicability: Multistrada-Possible erratic idling rpm and hard starting, and engine noise. Hypermotard-Possible hard starting issues.
TTB-24-001Rev 3 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Tips & Tricks Revision 03 Summary. Applicability: Multistrada-Racing exhaust applicability. Hypermotard-Possible oil seep, loose handlebar feel, gearchange lever pin, standard faring elements characteristics.
TTB-23-001rev16 — STRUCTURE
Tips & Tricks Summary Rev. 16 Summary: Applicability: Multistrada-Orientation of the side stand springs, and the configuration of aluminum side panniers. Panigale-Wrong mileage deadline on service warning panel. All Models-Final drive chain oxidation.
SRV-SRB-23-031 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Precautions to Follow During Crankcase Cleaning. Applicability: All Models. This service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about precautions in using abrasive cleaners for engine component sealant, and in particular the crankcase covers. The bulletin further provides cleaning instructions with approved cleaning tools.
SRV-TTB-23-001R4 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Tips and Tricks Revision 4 Summary. Preload range error code, possible incorrect assessment of the cause of an engine oil seepage from the generator cover, and information on aluminum tank cover for the Multistrada; riding Mode indication flashing for the Scrambler.
TTB-23-001 Rev2 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Tips & Tricks Summary Rev. 02. Front mudguard update for Desert X; installation of the center stand for the Multistrada V4, aluminum fuel tank corrugations for all models, and cosmetic defects or transport damage on carbon rims in all models.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DUCATI MULTISTRADA
- 2008 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 4 complaints
- 2011 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 8 complaints
- 2012 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 8 complaints
- 2013 DUCATI MULTISTRADA (current)
- 2014 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 4 complaints
- 2015 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 5 complaints
- 2016 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 5 complaints
- 2017 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 0 complaints
- 2018 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