2018 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
The 2018 DUCATI MULTISTRADA has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ducati North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (1 complaint), Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint), and Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2018 DUCATI MULTISTRADA, potentially affecting up to 6,758 vehicles.
Recall 17V812000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
| 6,758 vehicles affected
Defect: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2018 1299 motorcycles (including STD, S, FE and SL models), Monster 1200 motorcycles (including S and R models), Multistrada motorcycles (including S and PP models), 2015-2017 Panigale R, 2016-2018 XDaviel S motorcycles and 2017-2018 Scrambler 800 Café Racer motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail.
Consequence: If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 15, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 DUCATI MULTISTRADA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The motorcycle has had occasional issues of stalling while riding if I pull the clutch in while coasting to a stop. For example coming up to a light or stop sign, I would anticipate the stop and downshift and pull the clutch in, resulting In a stall. Yesterday while setting the cruise control at 40 MPH and cruising down the street, the bike just stalled and turned off while being on cruise control. I was able to restrat the bike when I stopped. I notified the dealership and will be taking it in on the 11th of May.
The motorcycle has had occasional issues of stalling while riding if I pull the clutch in while coasting to a stop. For example coming up to a light or stop sign, I would anticipate the stop and downshift and pull the clutch in, resulting In a stall. Yesterday while setting the cruise control at 40 MPH and cruising down the street, the bike just stalled and turned off while being on cruise control. I was able to restrat the bike when I stopped. I notified the dealership and will be taking it in on the 11th of May.
The motorcycle has had occasional issues of stalling while riding if I pull the clutch in while coasting to a stop. For example coming up to a light or stop sign, I would anticipate the stop and downshift and pull the clutch in, resulting In a stall. Yesterday while setting the cruise control at 40 MPH and cruising down the street, the bike just stalled and turned off while being on cruise control. I was able to restrat the bike when I stopped. I notified the dealership and will be taking it in on the 11th of May.
I WAS RIDING FOR AROUND 4 HOURS ON THE INTERSTATE. I CAME OFF THE INTERSTATE AND ONTO THE SURFACE STREETS. I WAS ENTERING A PARK WITH A DIRT ROAD AND PARKING LOT. I WENT TO APPLY THE REAR BRAKE FOR STOPPING ON DIRT. THE REAR BRAKE LEVER CYCLED THROUGH THE ENTIRE STROKE. I PUMPED THE REAR BRAKE LEVER AND NO PRESSURE WAS BUILT UP. I HAD TO USE THE FRONT BRAKE TO STOP ON THE DIRT. AFTER VISITING THE PARK ABOUT 20 MINUTES THE BIKE WAS RIDDEN TO A GAS STATION AND THE REAR BRAKE STILL FAILED TO WORK. THE BIKE WAS THEN RIDDEN TO A LOCAL HOTEL STILL WITH NO REAR BRAKE. THE NEXT MORNING I TESTED THE REAR BRAKE BEFORE LEAVING FOR THE DAY. THE REAR BRAKE HAD NORMAL PRESSURE AND A VERY SHORT LEVER STROKE AND WOULD STOP THE WHEEL (CENTER STAND). AFTER RIDING ON THE INTERSTATE FOR 2 HOURS I PULLED OFF FOR GAS AND THE BRAKE WOULD NOT ENGAGE. SINCE RETURNING HOME FROM MY TRIP I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME THING REPEATEDLY, BIKE COLD REAR BRAKE WORKS, BIKE HOT NO REAR BRAKE.
Safety Rating for the 2018 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 DUCATI MULTISTRADA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
Ducati North America has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 DUCATI MULTISTRADA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TTB-22-001 Rev07 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Tips & Tricks Rev 07 - Applicability: Multistrada V4. ABS Wiring Positioning, Thermostatic Valve Revision, Gearchange Pedal Height Adjustment, and Fuel Level Indication information.
SRV-TSB-18-016 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
CR163 ? New layout of rear turn indicator cables on number plate holder - This technical service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about possible moisture build-up occurring inside the rear turn indicators, which could result in cosmetic but no functional issues. This bulletin provides affected VIN and parts data,...
SRV-TSB-18-016 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CR163 ? New layout of rear turn indicator cables on number plate holder - This technical service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about possible moisture build-up occurring inside the rear turn indicators, which could result in cosmetic but no functional issues. This bulletin provides affected VIN and parts data,...
SRV-TSB-18-013 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
CR159 ? Replacement of active key part no. 59810356A - This technical service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about the potential for Hands-Free active key operation to fail. The Hands-Free system could fail to acknowledge the active key in both active and passive modes. This bulletin provides affected VIN...
SRV-TSB-18-011 — POWER TRAIN
CR157 ? Replacement of clutch actuator slave cylinder and brake and clutch reservoir baffles- This technical service bulletin advises dealers and service managers about a potential fluid seepage at the clutch actuator slave cylinder that could result in an erratic operation of the clutch, and potential fluid seepage at the...
SRV-ESB-18-001 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MTS 1200 Starter Solenoid Connector Installation - An update has been made to the starter solenoid wiring harness in the new Multistrada 1260 Model Year 2018.This bulletin provides details for installing kit Part no.69928501A. The kit updates 2015 through 2018 Mulstistrada 1200 models to the new factory specification. The bulletin...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DUCATI MULTISTRADA
- 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
- 2018 DUCATI MULTISTRADA (current)
- 2019 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 8 complaints
- 2020 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 11 complaints
- 2021 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 2 complaints
- 2022 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 4 complaints
- 2023 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 0 complaints
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