Ducati Multistrada 1200S Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 9, 2021 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Ducati Multistrada 1200S, across 2 model years (2015–2016). The 2016 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.

Peak: 2016, with 4 complaints
2015: 3201532016: 420164

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

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

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

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2016 Multistrada 1200S: 4 complaints, 1 recall
  2. 2015 Multistrada 1200S: 3 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 1200S problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Service Brakes520
Electrical System110
Vehicle Speed Control110

All Ducati Multistrada 1200S model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2016 Multistrada 1200S41—Service Brakes
2015 Multistrada 1200S31—Service Brakes

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Frequently asked questions

Which Ducati Multistrada 1200S years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2016 (4), 2015 (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 1200S?

Service Brakes, with 5 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Ducati Multistrada 1200S have?

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