2004 Ducati 999 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 21, 2005 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 999 years
Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Ducati 999. That ranks 2nd out of 3 999 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 800 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2004 Ducati 999 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~800 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling1100%800——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2004 Ducati 999 recalls (1)

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Engine and engine coolingJul 8, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V340000 · 1,800 vehicles

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 own 2004 ducati 998 matirx motorcycle. It has a problem of stalling at low speeds. There is absolutely no warning. The bike dies instantaneously. Initially, it was stalling while stopped and idling. Later, it would die as i was riding the bike. In september of 2004, i was crossing a busy…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jan 21, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10107686

Other Ducati 999 years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2006 99930
200411
2003 99902

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ducati 999?

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 2004 Ducati 999?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2004 Ducati 999 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 999 model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.