2014 Ducati Multistrada Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 2, 2022 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Multistrada years
Not enough data 7th of 14 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ducati Multistrada. That ranks 7th out of 14 Multistrada model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (3 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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

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Most common 2014 Ducati Multistrada problems

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

Service Brakes3
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes3100%———
Forward Collision Avoidance133%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2021, with 2 complaints
2021: 2202122022: 120221

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2014 Ducati Multistrada recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 Ducati Multistrada.

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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 rear brake system chronically loses the ability to perform correctly. After having the dealer bleed the rear brake and confirm that the system is correct, the system will begin to require three pumps on the brake pedal to build enough pressure to make the brake work. This degradation of…

Service Brakes · received Jul 2, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11472152

The rear brake has never worked--at all--since I bought this motorcycle new. The rear brake lever simply "goes to the floor" with no resistance against the foot or any application of the brake caliper. It is fundamentally useless. The front brakes work superbly. I am a mechanical engineer and am…

Service Brakes · received Jun 15, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11421007

The rear brake is terrible on this model bike, even after having it bled properly by the dealership.

Service Brakes · received Jun 7, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11419969

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ducati Multistrada?

Owners most often report service brakes, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Ducati Multistrada?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2014 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 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.