2003 Ducati 749 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 749 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Ducati 749. That ranks 3rd out of 3 749 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 9,100 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Ducati 749 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 | 1 | 100% | 9,100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2003 Ducati 749 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: Certain motorcycles, a significant quantity of oil lubricant can leak on to the rear wheel and tire from the oil cooler.
Risk: Oil leakage can cause dangerous riding conditions which could lead to injury or a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the oil cooler and replace it if necessary. The recall began on december 5, 2004. Owners should contact ducati at 408-343-4411.
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.
There is a recall campaign for year 2004 of my bike, ducati st4s, recall # 05v221000 re. Air box breather hose in contact w/ the horizontal exhaust pipe resulting in possible fire. My bike is the same model but year 2003. In the choices menu my bike was not listed so i entered the first one on the…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Ducati 749?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Ducati 749?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Ducati 749 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 749 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.