1997 Ducati 748 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 748 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Ducati 748. That ranks 2nd out of 4 748 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Ducati 748 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Ducati 748 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Wheels:hubcap/cover
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with a rear wheel hub spindle. Internal cracks may be present on the rear wheel spindle.
Risk: This condition could cause the spindle to fail affecting the control of the motorcycle, and could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear wheel spindle and replace if necessary.
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.
Hard chrome plating on face of rocker arms, that contact camshaft, flakes off and becomes suspended in the oil system. Rocker arms without plating wear cam shafts and rocker arms. I have this issue on my 1997 ducati, and know of numerous other cases. Ducati will only repair rocker arms that have…
Driveline to the rear wheel affected the attachment of the wheel. Bushline fell & grinded down a retaining nut. This was repaired once before last year. Dealer will be contacted. *ak
Electrical wire harness/voltage regulator malfunctioned in the motorcycle. Melted wire harness & generator wires were located in or near the engine area. The battery light came on. The motorcycle was still drivable. Has taken motorcycle to dealer & electrical wire harness was repaired. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ducati 748?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, wheels problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Ducati 748?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Ducati 748 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 748 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.