2014 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
The 2014 DUCATI MULTISTRADA has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 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 2014 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2014 DUCATI MULTISTRADA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2014 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 DUCATI MULTISTRADA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The rear brake system chronically loses the ability to perform correctly. After having the dealer bleed the rear brake and confirm that the system is correct, the system will begin to require three pumps on the brake pedal to build enough pressure to make the brake work. This degradation of performance will happen in just a few weeks since being bled. I have been through this with the dealer three times. The condition makes the rear brake useless in quick stops or immediate hill-holds, since the three pumps have to be made on the brake pedal to get the brake to activate.
The rear brake has never worked--at all--since I bought this motorcycle new. The rear brake lever simply "goes to the floor" with no resistance against the foot or any application of the brake caliper. It is fundamentally useless. The front brakes work superbly. I am a mechanical engineer and am high skilled in the repair, modification, and maintenance of automobiles, airplanes and motorcycles. After a thorough bleed of the system, including the installation of additional bleed nipples on the master cylinder and the ABS unit to get ALL air out of the system, the rear brake will work for perhaps 50 miles, then it returns to mush. In addition to the added bleed nipples I have tried all manner of other equipment improvements and procedural changes including reverse bleeding from the caliper--as many other owners have done--with the same result. No rear brake. The dealer admits defeat, too.
The rear brake has never worked--at all--since I bought this motorcycle new. The rear brake lever simply "goes to the floor" with no resistance against the foot or any application of the brake caliper. It is fundamentally useless. The front brakes work superbly. I am a mechanical engineer and am high skilled in the repair, modification, and maintenance of automobiles, airplanes and motorcycles. After a thorough bleed of the system, including the installation of additional bleed nipples on the master cylinder and the ABS unit to get ALL air out of the system, the rear brake will work for perhaps 50 miles, then it returns to mush. In addition to the added bleed nipples I have tried all manner of other equipment improvements and procedural changes including reverse bleeding from the caliper--as many other owners have done--with the same result. No rear brake. The dealer admits defeat, too.
The rear brake is terrible on this model bike, even after having it bled properly by the dealership.
Safety Rating for the 2014 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 DUCATI MULTISTRADA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
Ducati North America has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 DUCATI MULTISTRADA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TTB-23-001 rev11 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
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...
SRV-TTB-23-001R6 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DUCATI MULTISTRADA
- 2011 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 8 complaints
- 2012 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 8 complaints
- 2013 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 4 complaints
- 2014 DUCATI MULTISTRADA (current)
- 2015 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 5 complaints
- 2016 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 5 complaints
- 2017 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 0 complaints
- 2018 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 4 complaints
- 2019 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 8 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