Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2008 Ducati 1098S peaked in 2009, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2008 Ducati 1098S
Motorcycle, built in Italy. Owner complaints on file from Nov 2, 2008 to Jul 25, 2010.
Recall campaigns covering this model year211k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints42.0 times the median 2008 motorcycle
Severity index25.02008 motorcycles average 7.8
First 24 months3Complaints in its first two years
Components
75% of complaints about the 2008 Ducati 1098S name engine and cooling
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
2 recall campaigns cover the 2008 Ducati 1098S
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08V-638 | Dec 3, 2008 | Motorcycle charging system may be adversely affected by engine heat and stop operating | Electrical system | 7,130 | Part replacement |
| 08V-253 | Jun 5, 2008 | Rear drive sprocket can fail | Powertrain | 3,614 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2008 Ducati 1098S
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
4 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jul 25, 2010Failure Jun 12, 201010 milesHolbrook, MAExhaust system
WHEN MOTORCYCLE DRIVEN AT SLOW PACE OR IN TRAFFIC THE HEAT IS UNBEARABLE FROM EXHAUST MAKING ME OVER HEAT AND ALMOST PASSED OUT FROM THIS BIKE CAUSING BURNS ON LEG. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10345196 - Filed Aug 31, 2009Failure Feb 4, 20093,878 milesLOS Angeles, CAEngine and engine cooling
THE VEHICLE I'M REFERRING TO IS A 2008 1098S DUCATI. WHILE IDLING, DRIVING OR WHEN COMING TO A STOP, THE MOTORCYCLE WILL SHUT OFF WHEN THE CLUTCH IS APPLIED. THE PROBLEM HAPPENS RANDOMLY AND REGARDLESS OF WHAT GEAR I AM ON OR THE MOTORCYCLE'S TEMPERATURE. THE PROBLEM BEGAN SHORTLY AFTER DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE OFF OF THE DEALERSHIPS LOT. I NOTIFIED THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF THE PROBLEM DURING THE 300 COURTESY INSPECTION. I'VE SINCE TAKEN THE BIKE TO GET REPAIRED FOR THE SAME ISSUE OVER FIVE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. EACH TIME THE BIKE IS RETURNED UNDER THE PREMISE THAT THE ISSUE HAS BEEN RESOLVED. DURING A TWO WEEK PERIOD I DOCUMENTED THAT THE BIKE SHUT OFF 16 TIMES. DURING ONE OF THE SHUT OFFS, I WAS SPLITTING LANES. THE CARS GOT TOO CLOSE TO ME AND UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES AND THE CLUTCH THE MOTORCYCLE SHUT OFF INCREASING MY CHANCES OF GETTING INTO AN ACCIDENT. DURING THE TIMES THE MOTORCYCLE WAS SENT TO BE REPAIRED, ASIDE FROM THE INSPECTION DONE ONLY THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR AND THE THROTTLE BODIES WERE CHANGED. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10282495 - Filed Jan 25, 2009Failure Dec 1, 20083,500 milesPukalani, HIExhaust system1 injured
EXCESSIVE EXHAUST HEAT CAUSED BLISTER BURNS THROUGH LEATHER SUIT ON LEG WHEN MOTORCYCLE DRIVEN SLOW. THIS MOTORCYCLE CANNOT BE DRIVEN SLOW WITH OUT THE EFFECTS OF EXCESSIVE EXHAUST HEAT. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10256290 - Filed Nov 2, 2008Failure Nov 1, 200870 milesJamaica, NYPower train
DUCATI 1098S 2008 BIKE WAS PURCHASED 29 OCT 2008, RODE HOME FIRST NIGHT WITH NO ISSUES. ON THE SECOND DAY OF RIDING THE BIKE STALLED AS I WAS APPROACHING A LIGHT, I SQUEEZED THE CLUTCH LEVER AND WAS PRESSING BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKES AT THE TIME AS I WAS DOWNSHIFTING FROM THIRD INTO SECOND GEAR, WAS ANNOYED BUT WASN'T CONCERNED AT FIRST BECAUSE IT HAPPENED AS I WAS STOPPING AT A LIGHT. IT HAPPENED TWO MORE TIMES IN A VERY SIMILAR MANNER AS THE FIRST BUT IN A LESS IDEAL SITUATION DUE TO HEAVY TRAFFIC. THEN ON 1 NOVEMBER 2008 IT HAPPENED THREE TIMES IN ONE DAY. LAST INCIDENT HAPPENED IN A MIDDLE OF A RIGHT HAND TURN, A TAXI CUT ME OFF CAUSING ME TO BRAKE AND SWERVE OUT OF THE WAY, I WAS STILL LEANED OVER WHEN THE BIKE STALLED AS I SQUEEZED THE CLUTCH LEVER TO DOWN SHIFT. I ALMOST CRASHED WHEN THE BIKE STALLED WITH CARS BEHIND ME BRAKING RAPIDLY TO AVOID BOTH THE TAXI THAT CUT ME OFF AND MY BIKE WHICH STALLED IN THE INTERSECTION. I RODE THE BIKE ON 2 NOV 2008 WITHOUT INCIDENT, THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE INTERMITTENT AND FROM MY EXPERIENCE I'M NOT SURE WHAT IS ACTUALLY CAUSING IT. I'VE RODE MOTORCYCLES SINCE 1994 AND HAVE OWNED AND RODE NUMEROUS MOTORCYCLES OVER THE YEARS AND NEVER ONCE HAVE I EXPERIENCED A MOTORCYCLE THAT STALLS WHEN YOU HOLD THE CLUTCH LEVER. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10247495
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
24 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- SRV-SRB-24-001 Jan 18, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Procedure for Assessing Front Fork Oil Leaks. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the assessment criteria for identifying front fork-related defects. The purpose is prevent technicians from mistaki… - SRV-SRB-23-037 Jul 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Finial Drive Chain Maintenance Precautions. Applicability: All Models and Model Years (except XDiavel). This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletins: SRV-SRB-18-030 published on 05/11/2018, SRV-SRB-19-046 published on 12/31/2019, SRV-S… - SRV-SRB-23-036 Jul 17, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Guided Diagnosis for Front Brake System Bleeding. Applicability: All Models. This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletin SRV-SRB-20-014 published on 4/17/2020. It provides dealers and service managers with needed information to correc… - SRV-SRB-23-018R1 Jul 10, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine_Rev.01. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin instructs dealers and service managers on authorized procedures for identifying and isolating coolant and engine oil leak… - SRV-SRB-23-031 Jun 16, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 bul… - SRV-SRB-23-018 May 16, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine. Applicability: All Models. This service bulletin provides dealers and service managers with troubleshooting guidance for oil or coolant leaks. This bulletin includes service instructions. - SRV-SRB-22-038 Sep 23, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Overview of Rear Brake System Updates. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin provides dealers and service managers a provides a summary of the updates available for motorcycles that have Customer concerns about a slight elongation, over t… - SRV-TSB-22-010 Aug 5, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CR235 – Checking Proper Configuration of Options Installed on the Motorcycle. Applicability: All Models (USA & MEX country versions only) . This technical service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of required BBS electronic configuration for th… - SRV-SRB-22-031 Jul 18, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Overview of Rear Brake System Updates. Applicability: All US Models. This service bulletin provides a summary of the updates available for motorcycles that have Customer concerns about a slight elongation, over time and use, of rear brake pedal stroke. Thi… - SRV-SRB-22-020 May 2, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Operation Manual Update 2022. Applicability: All Models, all model years. This service bulletin informs dealers and service manages of service and operations updates to the Operations Manual. - TTB-22-001_R 01 Mar 2, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Tips & Tricks V 01 - Applicability: All models. Pg 13 : Possible damage to water pump gear oil seal. Diavel 1260 (all model versions). Pg. 15: Indication for replacement of brake hoses under warranty. Multistrada V4 PP, Pg. 41, Possible presence of error U1… - SRV-ESB-22-002 Mar 14, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Rules for Battery Replacement Under Warranty. Applicability: All models, all years. This Electronic Service Bulletin replaces and cancels SRV-ESB-19-001, published January 17, 2019. It provides dealers and service managers the correct replacement procedure… - TTB-20-001 r25 Feb 4, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Tips & Tricks V25 - Applicability: All models. Pg 12 : Update of engine oil filter cartridge tightening torque. Multistrada V4 (all model versions). Pg. 38: Possible incorrect diameter of the silencer front or rear manifold in the Racing Exhaust Kit, Pg. 39… - TTB-20-001 rev20 Oct 26, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Tips & Tricks. Applicability: All Models, All Model Years, P. 10-Error P0314 Validation: High misfire with risk of damaging the catalytic converter; P.11-Control unit reprogramming. Multistrada V4S All Model Years, P.30-Right-hand switch button backlightin… - SRV-TTB-21-001v3 Mar 2, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Tips & Tricks Ver 03. Applicability: All models, all model years. This Tips & Tricks bulletin informs dealers and service managers of non-safety time-saving efficiencies and observations, encountered by Ducati field technicians. Topics include aftermarke… - SRV-TTB-20-001 r Mar 30, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Tips & Tricks Ver 12. Applicability: All models, all model years. This Tips & Tricks bulletin informs dealers and service managers of non-safety time-saving efficiencies and observations, encountered by Ducati field technicians. Topics range from packagin… - SRV-SRB-21-013 Feb 23, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Rideability Complaints. Applicability: All Models. The purpose of this service bulletin is distribute a questionnaire to help dealers and service managers collect detailed information about any rideability complaints for models equipped with a 4-cylinder … - SRV-SRB-20-014 Apr 17, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Guided diagnosis for front brake system bleeding - Applicability: All vehicle models, all years. This Service Bulletin provides guidance for front brake system bleeding. It includes a "guided diagnosis" attachment, which outlines the sequence of operations… - SRV-SRB-19-045 Dec 31, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Scheduled Maintenance Check List Update - Applicability: All models. This service bulletin provides dealers and service managers with scheduled maintenance updates specific to each of Ducati's models. This includes updated mileage and time interval mainten… - SRV-SRB-19-046 Dec 31, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Final Drive Chain Maintenance Precautions - Applicability: All models and Model Years (except XDiavel). The purpose of this service bulletin is to further inform dealers and service managers of proper maintenance to ensure optimal performance and service l… - SRV-SRV-19-035 Oct 8, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TiltWatch indicator for engine shipments - Applicability: all models, all years. This service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers about the "TiltWatch" indicator being implemented on engine packages. It also provides instruction on how to… - SRV-ESB-18-004 May 3, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Immobilizer Systems - This electronic service bulletin supersedes SRV-ESB-16-002 published 10/06/2016. it contains updated system information regarding Ducati Immobilizer Systems (engine start lock systems) for the listed year models. The bulletin provides… - SRV-SRB-16-017 May 23, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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. - SVC-09-009 May 5, 2009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DUCATI MOTORCYCLE: THE GEAR SELECTOR MECHANISM APPLICABLE TO ALL DUCATI MODEL MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH 2V/4V ENGINES HAS BEEN REVISED DUE TO DIFFICULTY IN SELECTING A GEAR AND GEAR SELECTOR WAS SET INCORRECTLY. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.