2011 Ducati Multistrada Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 25, 2021 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Multistrada years
Not enough data 2nd of 14 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Ducati Multistrada. That ranks 2nd out of 14 Multistrada model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (4 complaints, 67%), typically at around 5,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2011 Ducati Multistrada problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes4 · ~5,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~14,600 mi
Steering1 · ~23,030 mi
Suspension1 · ~23,030 mi
Wheels1 · ~23,030 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes467%5,000——
Fuel/propulsion System117%14,600——
Steering117%23,030——
Suspension117%23,030——
Wheels117%23,030——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2014, with 2 complaints
2014: 2201422015: 2201522017: 1201712021: 120211

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2011 Ducati Multistrada recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Ducati Multistrada.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Went on my first ride. Zero rear braking action. ABS error light on.

Service Brakes · received Sep 25, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11434374

My motorcycle has a faulty fuel sensor which has been replaced a total of three times a two year period and is broken again. The manufacturer is advising me this is out of warranty and ignoring the clear poor quality and/or design of this part which has required so many replacements in such a short…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jan 25, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10947655

The rear master cylinder was replaced during a service bulletin notice. The brake would fade then fail. This has happened numerous times even after the brake fluid was replaced at the dealer. The brake would work properly for a few hundred miles, fade, then fail. This is a very dangerous condition…

Service Brakes · received Jul 23, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10735965

The rear brake will fade until it is complete unusable. Then it gets rebled and works for a day or two and then is unusable again. Ducati sent out a service bulletin and my dealership installed new parts per the service bulletin, but the rear brakes have failed again! They are dangerous! I have…

Service Brakes · received Feb 5, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10681582

Rear brakes have failed four times. They have failed three times after the last recall. The brake fluid in the reservoir heats up because of its location near the exhaust pipe and chemically breaks down causing fading and failure of the brake. This is a widely known problem with these motorcycles…

Service Brakes · received Aug 28, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10629034

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ducati Multistrada?

Owners most often report service brakes, fuel/propulsion system, steering problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Ducati Multistrada?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2011 Ducati Multistrada a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Multistrada model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.