2010 Ducati MTS1200 ABS Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 3, 2012 · 8 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other MTS1200 ABS years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Ducati MTS1200 ABS. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 38%), typically at around 1,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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

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Most common 2010 Ducati MTS1200 ABS problems

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

Power Train3 · ~1,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~2,608 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2 · ~1,001 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~485 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train338%1,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling225%2,608——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic225%1,001——
Service Brakes113%485——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 6 complaints
2010: 6201062011: 1201112012: 120121

n = 8 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2010 Ducati MTS1200 ABS recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Ducati MTS1200 ABS.

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 Stalling (PE10043) — opened Nov 4, 2010, closed Jan 7, 2011, led to recall 11V003000.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Over the past year and a half the rear brake has failed over 10 times, it will happen after motorcycle is ridden over 30-40 miles in warm temps at lower speeds, and of ridden over 100 mile straight at any speed. The brake will fade and then will do nothing on the rear, the first time it happened on…

Service Brakes · received Sep 3, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10473652

Rear brake repeatedly inoperable. *tr

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Apr 25, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10397420

The motorcycle has stalled unexpectedly 8 times since purchased new. Six of those times, the bike was in motion. Stalling has happened in a variety of situation, including on the highway in busy commute traffic, and at night. When the stall occurs, the headlight turns off. Happens when the bike is…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Dec 9, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10369848

Rear brake engagement is weak and set too far through the pedal motion. *tr

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Dec 2, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10368697

Engine will stall when approaching a stop. It happens with no warning and requires a restart in traffic. *tr

Power Train · received Aug 18, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10350235

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YearComplaintsRecalls
201080

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ducati MTS1200 ABS?

Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Ducati MTS1200 ABS?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2010 Ducati MTS1200 ABS a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MTS1200 ABS model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.