Ducati Multistrada 1200 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 9, 2021 · 13 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Ducati Multistrada 1200, across 8 model years (2010–2017). The 2014 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.

Peak: 2014, with 4 complaints
2010: 1201012011: 1201112012: 1201212013: 3201332014: 4201442015: 0201502016: 3201632017: 020170

n = 13 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Ducati Multistrada 1200 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Multistrada 1200 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2014 Multistrada 1200: 4 complaints, 1 recall
  2. 2016 Multistrada 1200: 3 complaints, 2 recalls
  3. 2013 Multistrada 1200: 3 complaints, 1 recall

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2010 Multistrada 1200: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  2. 2011 Multistrada 1200: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  3. 2012 Multistrada 1200: 1 complaint, 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 1200 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Service Brakes1160
Electrical System220
Fuel/propulsion System110

All Ducati Multistrada 1200 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2017 Multistrada 120001——
2016 Multistrada 120032—Service Brakes
2015 Multistrada 120001——
2014 Multistrada 120041—Service Brakes
2013 Multistrada 120031—Service Brakes
2012 Multistrada 120011—Service Brakes
2011 Multistrada 120011—Fuel/propulsion System
2010 Multistrada 120011—Service Brakes

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Frequently asked questions

Which Ducati Multistrada 1200 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2014 (4), 2016 (3), 2013 (3). 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 1200?

Service Brakes, with 11 complaints across 6 model years.

How many recalls does the Ducati Multistrada 1200 have?

3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.