Ducati 1098 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 7, 2014 · 17 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Ducati 1098, across 2 model years (2007–2008). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (10). The most reported problem area overall is fuel system, gasoline.

Ducati 1098
Bryce Mohan. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Original uploader was Diaphanous at en.wikipedia, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons.
Peak: 2007, with 10 complaints
2007: 102007102008: 720087

n = 17 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Ducati 1098 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No 1098 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2007 1098: 10 complaints, 3 recalls
  2. 2008 1098: 7 complaints, 2 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Ducati 1098 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Fuel System, Gasoline820
Engine and Engine Cooling720
Power Train210
Fuel/propulsion System110
Fuel System, Other110

All Ducati 1098 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2008 109872—Fuel System, Gasoline
2007 1098103—Engine and Engine Cooling

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Frequently asked questions

Which Ducati 1098 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2007 (10), 2008 (7). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Ducati 1098?

Fuel System, Gasoline, with 8 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Ducati 1098 have?

3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.