2009 Ducati 1000GT Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 16, 2013 · 13 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 1000GT years
About as many complaints as other years 2nd of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Ducati 1000GT. That ranks 2nd out of 4 1000GT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (10 complaints, 77%), typically at around 1,100 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2009 Ducati 1000GT problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel System, Gasoline10 · ~1,100 mi
Fuel/propulsion System2
Fuel System, Other1 · ~2,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline1077%1,100——
Fuel/propulsion System215%———
Fuel System, Other18%2,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 8 complaints
2009: 3200932010: 8201082013: 220132

n = 13 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2009 Ducati 1000GT recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Ducati 1000GT.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The gas tank has expanded and spread wider than the supports on either side of the motorcycle, causing it to be unsupported and unsafe. *tr

Fuel/propulsion System · received Nov 16, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10552562

The gas tank has expanded and become potentially unsupported. Also the fuel hose from the pump to the filter is faulty and has shrunk, not allowing fuel to flow to the engine. *tr

Fuel/propulsion System · received Aug 4, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10533544

I'm resubmitting this complaint as i'm under the impression my previous one for the same cause was not filed. Issue is i noticed a deformed/loose fuel tank on my brand new, 2009 ducati gt 1000 motorcycle upon delivery from the dealership. The tank has expanded and is no longer secured by it's two…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Dec 17, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10371114

I just bought a brand new ducati gt 1000 motorcycle from lexington motorsports, kentucky, which was delivered to my house on 3 october 2010 with a deforming/loosening fuel tank. On 18 nov 2010, girard gibbs llp filed a class action against ducati north america for knowingly selling these defective…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Dec 5, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10369217

Gas tank has deformed causing it to become loose from the frame to the point it had to be secured with straps. I have owned the motorcycle (purchased new) for 19 months and in that time the gas tank has been replaced twice due to this deformation. *tr

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Dec 4, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10369167

Other Ducati 1000GT years

← 2008 1000GT

YearComplaintsRecalls
2009130
2008 1000GT120
2007 1000GT230
2006 1000GT10

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ducati 1000GT?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, other problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 10 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Ducati 1000GT?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2009 Ducati 1000GT a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 1000GT model years, the 2009 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.