2013 Ducati Multistrada Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Multistrada years
- Not enough data 5th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ducati Multistrada. That ranks 5th out of 14 Multistrada model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (3 complaints, 75%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 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 | 3 | 75% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Ducati Multistrada recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 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.
Front Brakes do not function at all if the motorcycle is not used for over a week. Brake lever goes all the way to the hand grip, with no resistance at all. "Pumping" the lever yields no improvement. Front brake remains non-functional until the master cylinder is bled (there is a bleeder fitting…
Gas gauge is non functional, and Ducati has not been able to rectify this for many years! Ducati is on revision H of the fuel level sender, and still have non-functionality issues. Not knowing how much fuel can lead to sudden loss of power. It's happened many times on this motorcycle.
Rear brake always has soft mushy feel, even after flushing system. Forces me to use front brake as primary braking system. Can be an issue when trying to stop quickly to avoid an accident. Heard from many other Ducati Multistrada riders that this is a common known issue. Since motorcycle in out of…
I purchased this motorcycle brand new in 2014. Since that time, the rear brake has never worked properly. It is extremely weak and does very little to slow down the motorcycle. It is available for inspection upon request. Many times I have used the rear brakes (in conjunction with the front brakes)…
Other Ducati Multistrada years
← 2012 Multistrada · 2014 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 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 Multistrada | 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 2013 Ducati Multistrada?
Owners most often report service brakes, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Ducati Multistrada?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 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 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.