2004 Ducati 749 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 749 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Ducati 749. That ranks 2nd out of 3 749 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (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 2004 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 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | 650 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2004 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.
I am reporting this incident as having involve 0 deaths, but if you know anything about motorcycles, oil spilling out to the rear tires as a result of a blowup within the first 700 miles since purchased new should not be acceptable and can be potentially fatal for the rider. I experienced this on…
I wish to lodge a complaint against ducati motorcycles based on a recent experience i had with my 2004 ducati 749 dark. The motorcycle only had approximately 650 miles on it when i experienced a failure from the oil crank case, resulting in oil being discharged in the path of my rear tire, as well…
Every time i hit a bump while riding my 2004 ducati monster s4r, the seat comes loose. This is a very dangerous thing to have happen while riding a motorcycle. *la
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ducati 749?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, seats, tires problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Ducati 749?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.