2014 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Multistrada 1200 years
- Not enough data 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ducati Multistrada 1200. That is the most of any Multistrada 1200 model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 16,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Ducati Multistrada 1200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 75% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 650 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Ducati Multistrada 1200 recalls (1)
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Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Multistrada 1200 motorcycles. The inner sleeve of the opening throttle cable may move and prevent the full closing of the throttle.
Risk: If the throttle cannot be fully closed, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the upper throttle cover with one that prevents the inner throttle sleeve from moving, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2015. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is RCL-15-001.
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
- Extended Stopping Distance (PE21003) — opened Feb 18, 2021, closed Jul 9, 2021, led to recall 21V315000.
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 rear brake fluid will turn a dark color after less than 1000 miles of having been replaced and bled. This renders the rear brake almost useless. The rear pedal will feel spongy at first, then i start to notice a lack of rear braking performance. If i leave it for more than 1500 miles without…
Motorcycles rear brake power is very poor and in many reported cases non-existant. The rear brake is so weak as to be normally incapable of even activating the abs system at the rear wheel. Stopping the motorcycle using the rear brake is effectively impossible in normal traffic conditions. I have a…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ducati multistrada 1200 motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the front fork seals and rear brakes became inoperable and could not stop the vehicle. The failure recurred on eight occasions. The motorcycle was taken to a dealer where it…
The key-less ignition failed to operate. Emergency mode had to be activated. This was in a parking lot with high rf interference. *tr
Other Ducati Multistrada 1200 years
← 2013 Multistrada 1200 · 2015 Multistrada 1200 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Multistrada 1200 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 Multistrada 1200 | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 Multistrada 1200 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 Multistrada 1200 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 Multistrada 1200 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Multistrada 1200 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Multistrada 1200 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ducati Multistrada 1200?
Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Ducati Multistrada 1200?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Ducati Multistrada 1200 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Multistrada 1200 model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.