2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Multistrada 1200 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Multistrada 1200 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 200 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 | 100% | 200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear:shock absorber
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Multistrada 1200 Enduro motorcycles. The motorcycle's rear shock absorber lower shock-end eyelet may crack and possibly detach from the swingarm.
Risk: If the rear shock absorber detaches from the swingarm, the motorcycle's handling would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear shock absorber assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 22, 2017. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-17-002.
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center stand
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Multistrada 1200 and 1200 S motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to June 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the side-stand may break, due to an incorrect length of the side-stand support tube.
Risk: If the side-stand breaks, the motorcyle would fall over, increasing the risk of injury to the rider and/or the passenger.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-stand support tubes, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. The recall number for this recall is RCL-15-003.
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.
Rear brake doesn't work at all, even if im on a hill with a passenger i have to use front brakes just to keep us in place as rear brake will have us going backwards. I have had it bled multiple times, if you smash it with your foot it wont even lock up the rear wheel.
Rear brake is basically useless. I don't have the money to pay a ducati dealer $180.00 an hour to bleed the brake for me, so i do it myself. Works for a bit, then goes away and barely stops the wheel when i depress the brake pedal. It has been this way since new and ducati has not officially…
No rear brake at all when the bike get hot. I only use front brake. This is not just me. All multi strada owners have this issue. Please investigate. Thank you
Other Ducati Multistrada 1200 years
← 2015 Multistrada 1200 · 2017 Multistrada 1200 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Multistrada 1200 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 Multistrada 1200 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Multistrada 1200 | 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 2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200?
Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.