2008 Ducati 848 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 848 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Ducati 848. That is the most of any 848 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (7 complaints, 58%), typically at around 4,318 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 12owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Ducati 848 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 | 7 | 58% | 4,318 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 25% | 5,021 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 17% | 8,100 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 8% | 13,900 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 8% | 7,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Ducati 848 recalls (1)
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Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: Ducati is recalling 7,130 my 2007-2008 1098, 1098s, 1098 tricolore, 1098r, and my 2008-2009 848 motorcycles. The motorcycle charging system may be adversely affected by engine heat and stop operating. This results in damage to the voltage regulator and ensuing battery discharge.
Risk: This can result in damage to the motorcycle and a potential hazard to the rider, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the voltage regulator, install a heat guard between the voltage regulator and the engine exhaust system, and install a modified battery support. The recall will begin on december 24, 2008. Owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Motorcycle coolant leak...radiator (PE10044) — opened Nov 4, 2010, closed Feb 7, 2011.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Fuel is leaking out of the bottom of the motorcycle near the exhaust manifold. I took it to the shop and they said that it is a known problem with deformation of the gas tank and ducati settled a class action law suit about it. However, i was never notified and did not qualify for the repairs…
Ducati fuel tanks are leaking. Dealers are replacing some fuel tanks for original owners. I am not an original owner. My fuel tank is not leaking, yet. If you log on to ducati.org you may read some of the forum postings. You can search forum postings for fuel tank leaks. It is happening on multiple…
The radiator developed a leak. *tr
Failure of gas tank. Gas tank seems to undergo changes over time a use. The changes are, swelling, leaking, internal failure, damage to fuel system. Swelling causes inability to turn handle bars to move to full turn. Leaking causes harmful gas fumes to be consumed by rider which can lead to cancer…
On the top left side of radiator mount cracked and starts to leak. I heard from my friends, dealer and research on the internet and ducati.org forum. This is a common problem for 2008 ducati 848 and many others were saying this is the factory failure and known defect. Radiator leak caused by…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ducati 848?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel/propulsion system, engine problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Ducati 848?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Ducati 848 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 848 model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.