2004 Ducati 999S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 999S years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 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 999S. That is the most of any 999S model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 700 miles. 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 999S 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 67% | 700 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 67 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Ducati 999S 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.
Hi i am not complaining about anything, just asking a question about a serious problem i have had with my ducati 999s 2004 model. My front brake seized up on me recently without me pulling the lever. This resulted in me nearly killing myself. I checked your site and noticed there was recalls for…
I have a 2004 ducati ds1000 motorcycle. The bike exhibits a strong shuddering behavior when making medium-strength stops starting from 15-20 mph. The whole front end of the bike shakes violently. Although this has not caused an accident yet i fear that an accident could be caused, especially if i…
After parking the motorcycle the consumer turned the ignition off, but the starter would continue to run. Consumer had to restart the ignition, and remove the ground wire from the battery. Consumer found frayed wires in the examination of the starter. The wires were repaired, and motorcycle was…
Other Ducati 999S years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 999S | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ducati 999S?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Ducati 999S?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Ducati 999S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 999S model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.