Ducati MTS 1000 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Ducati MTS 1000, across 3 model years (2003–2006). The 2004 model year has the most complaints (19). The most reported problem area overall is fuel system, gasoline.
Ducati MTS 1000 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No MTS 1000 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2004 MTS 1000: 19 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2006 MTS 1000: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2003 MTS 1000: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Ducati MTS 1000 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Ducati MTS 1000 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 MTS 1000 | 2 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2004 MTS 1000 | 19 | 2 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2003 MTS 1000 | 1 | 2 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ducati MTS 1000 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2004 (19), 2006 (2), 2003 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Ducati MTS 1000?
Fuel System, Gasoline, with 13 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Ducati MTS 1000 have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.