2004 Ducati MTS 1000 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MTS 1000 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Ducati MTS 1000. That is the most of any MTS 1000 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (12 complaints, 63%), typically at around 13,535 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 19owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Ducati MTS 1000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 | 63% | 13,535 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 16% | 600 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 11% | 5,648 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Ducati MTS 1000 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: Ducati is recalling certain model year 2006 multistrada 620, model year 2003-2006, multistrada 1000, and model year 2007-2009, multistrada 1100 motorcycles. Fuel leakage can occur at the fuel tank pump flange seal.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump o-ring with an updated part free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact ducati at 800-231-6696.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the oil cooler delivery and return hose could leak oil.
Risk: This leakage condition could direct oil to the rear wheel and tire, which can cause the vehicle to crash without prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the oil cooler delivery and return lines free of charge. The recall began on april 8, 2005. Owners may contact ducati motorcycles at 408-253-0499.
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
- Fuel leak at pump/tank interface (PE10045) — opened Nov 4, 2010, closed Feb 28, 2011, led to recall 11V020000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The fuel tank has deformed and expanded (especially in length) to the point it is stuck in the frame and can't be removed for valve adjustment or other normal maintenance services. *tr
Plastic fuel tank has expanded to render the motorcycle unsafe as it interferes with the movement of the handlebars. Ethanol in the pump fuel is the cause. *tr
Tank is expanding and rubbing on other body parts. It is also bubbling in random spots. I have not tried to remove it, so i it is unclear if it has fitment issues. *tr
Re: nhtsa 11v020 2004 ducati mts 1000. I have received the notice regarding the campaign to replace the o-ring at the fuel tank-pump flange. Please understand that the o-ring is not the problem with these motorcycles and this will be a temporary, bandaid solution at best. The real issue is the…
2004 ducati multistrada 1000ds gas tank deforms due to ethanol fuel. The gas tank is made of a composite plastic material. Deformation causes leaks and/or failure of ability to install or remove the tank from the frame of the bike. Ducati replaced the tank with one of the same material that will…
Other Ducati MTS 1000 years
← 2003 MTS 1000 · 2006 MTS 1000 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 MTS 1000 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 | 19 | 2 |
| 2003 MTS 1000 | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ducati MTS 1000?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Ducati MTS 1000?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Ducati MTS 1000 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MTS 1000 model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.