Ducati Multistrada Problems by Year
NHTSA has 49 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Ducati Multistrada, across 14 model years (2007–2022). The 2012 model year has the most complaints (8). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Ducati Multistrada years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Multistrada model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2012 Multistrada: 8 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2020 Multistrada: 6 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2019 Multistrada: 6 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2007 Multistrada: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2021 Multistrada: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2015 Multistrada: 2 complaints, 1 recall
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 Multistrada problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 28 | 9 | 0 |
| Engine | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Ducati Multistrada model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Multistrada | 3 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2021 Multistrada | 1 | 1 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2020 Multistrada | 6 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2019 Multistrada | 6 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2018 Multistrada | 2 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2017 Multistrada | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2016 Multistrada | 4 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2015 Multistrada | 2 | 1 | — | Electronic Stability Control (esc) | |
| 2014 Multistrada | 3 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2013 Multistrada | 4 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2012 Multistrada | 8 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2011 Multistrada | 6 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2008 Multistrada | 3 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2007 Multistrada | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ducati Multistrada years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2012 (8), 2020 (6), 2019 (6). 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 Multistrada?
Service Brakes, with 28 complaints across 9 model years.
How many recalls does the Ducati Multistrada have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.