2012 Ducati Multistrada Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Multistrada years
- Not enough data 1st of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Ducati Multistrada. That is the most of any Multistrada model year in the database (14 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (8 complaints, 100%), typically at around 17,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Ducati Multistrada 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 | 8 | 100% | 17,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Ducati Multistrada recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Ducati Multistrada.
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 bike has 12.600 miles and has gone to the dealership for all its work and inspections prior to this brake failure. Rear brake failure, the bike is available for inspection. luckily that I wasn't going fast when it happened I took the bike to the New Haven power sport Ducati dealer they said…
I have had repeated issues where the rear brake fades during hot weather riding. Also, the rear brake has to be bled fairly often in order to operate. I have read this is a common complaint for my model. The dealer has no input towards a solution.
Rear brakes have almost no stopping power at all. Have tried several suggested servicing techniques such as new pads, bleeding mrake system (multiple times). No improvement. Have owned several motorcycles and none have had such poor braking system. Front seems to work fine, rear is basically…
Rear brakes wonât even work strong enough to hold the bike on a hill without being pumped several times. Brake system has been bleed with new fluid with no improvement. Stopping distance is reduced by a subpar rear brake system.
The rear brake of this motorcycle is a known defect, the problem is discussed and mentioned on almost all internet forums and discussion places. In my person experience the rear brake goes soft quickly and eventually does not work to stop the bike at all. After I have the bike serviced by a Ducati…
Other Ducati Multistrada years
← 2011 Multistrada · 2013 Multistrada →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Multistrada | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 Multistrada | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Multistrada | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 Multistrada | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 Multistrada | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Multistrada | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 Multistrada | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 Multistrada | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Multistrada | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 Multistrada | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 Multistrada | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 Multistrada | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 Multistrada | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ducati Multistrada?
Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Ducati Multistrada?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.