2016 Ducati Multistrada Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Multistrada years
- Not enough data 5th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ducati Multistrada. That ranks 5th out of 14 Multistrada model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 3,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 25% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 6,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Ducati Multistrada recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2018 1299 motorcycles (including STD, S, FE and SL models), Monster 1200 motorcycles (including S and R models), Multistrada motorcycles (including S and PP models), 2015-2017 Panigale R, 2016-2018 XDaviel S motorcycles and 2017-2018 Scrambler 800 Café Racer motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail.
Risk: If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 15, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696.
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.
Was riding yesterday and the rear brake does not work at all. The rear brake is non-functional. This been an issue since new and the dealer says this is a known problem but nothing can be done to fix the issue.
Have had to have the brakes bleed twice a year since purchasing .rear brake fades and is almost non existent, worse as the bike heats up numerous times have been to the dealer and have been told this is normal for a ducati.i do not feel safe , and dread the day when i really need them.
Not sure if the last complaint went through so he i go again. My motorcycle has two manufactured defects. The motorcycle overheats in city traffic causing the motorcycle to shut off because the computer and the motorcycle engine get too hot. This also causes other issues because the motorcycle…
I had been riding down the freeway for around 50 min and the motorcycle had been all ok. I tried to apply the front brakes and nothing happened. I managed to somehow stop without incident using the rear brake. When i pulled over i found the from brake line had completely failed on the right hand…
Other Ducati Multistrada years
← 2015 Multistrada · 2017 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 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 Multistrada | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Multistrada | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 Multistrada | 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 2016 Ducati Multistrada?
Owners most often report service brakes, engine, power train problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Ducati Multistrada?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.