2009 Ducati 848 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 848 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Ducati 848. That ranks 2nd out of 5 848 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints, 57%), typically at around 20,548 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 7owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 | 4 | 57% | 20,548 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 29% | 2,180 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 14% | 5,700 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 14% | 160 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Ducati 848 recalls (2)
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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery
Problem: Ducati is recalling 1,549 my 2009 1198, 1198 s, 1098 r, 848 and my 2010 f1098 streetfighter and streetfighter s motorcycles. These motorcycles may experience fuel leakage from the fuel line at the fuel injector connection. The plastic fitting between fuel injector and hose can warp or break which could possibly result in a potential hazard to the rider and possible damage to the motorcycle.
Risk: Any damage to the fuel line may lead to an increased risk of fire or an unexpected loss of engine performance, the thereby increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the affected injector components free of charge. The safety recall began on june 3, 2009. To locate your nearest authorized ducati dealer, you may go to www.ducatiusa.com and select the "dealer locator" or you may call toll free at 1-800-231-6696.
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.
After coming home from a ride, i noticed the radiator was leaking coolant from a pinsized hole. Many other owners have reported similar findings with their radiators. *tr
The radiator has a leak under the left mounting bracket on the back side of the radiator. This has caused extremely hot coolant to spray out the left vent onto the riders leg. Also coolant has covered the front wheel and brakes, left fork and fogged out the left head light. This is a known…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ducati 848 motorcycle. The contact stated that when driving 50 mph and above, the fuel tank would shake abnormally. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised that the tank needed to be replaced due to the plastic material used during manufacturing. The…
One day riding home from work i started to feel like my knee was burning. I looked down to my left knee and saw that it was getting wet and was burning from something hot. Pulled over and saw that i was leaking coolant. The coolant looked like it was coming out of the coolant hose. I had the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ducati 848 motorcycle. The contact stated that the temperature gauge displayed a reading of 205 degrees as he noticed coolant fluid leaking from the radiator. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that coolant…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ducati 848?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline, engine problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Ducati 848?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.