1998 Ducati 748 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 748 years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Ducati 748. That is the most of any 748 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 40%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Ducati 748 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel lines inside the fuel tank can leak.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace this fuel line.
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.
Problem: the chrome hardfacing on the rocker arms flake due to substandard processing on the ducati superbike series of motorcycles. Thousands and thousands of ducati owners have complained about the problem but ducati north america has failed repeatedly to initiate a fix. Dt
The engine case bolt hole has broken. This is where the motor is held in the frame of the motorcycle. This is a major part that keeps the bike together. The bolt itself is not broken but it is expose. If it continueds to crack, it could cause an accident. I would like it fixed by ducati.*ak
Rocker arm is flaking/ vavles do not open, and motorcycle runs lean. Also, valves burned and pistons cracked. Contacted dealer. *ak
Rocker arms inside the motor have a hard chrome plating which has flaked off of three rockers, enhancing wear of the rockers and the camshaft lobes. This problem is well-known among ducati motorcycle owners, and if left unnoticed and unrepaired it could *ak
Vehicle experienced failure of recall (99v-048) prior to notice on two occasions resulting in leakage of fuel. Mjs
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ducati 748?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, unknown or other, fuel system, other problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ducati 748?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.