2018 Ducati Multistrada Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Multistrada years
- Not enough data 10th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ducati Multistrada. That ranks 10th out of 14 Multistrada model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | 2,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 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.
The motorcycle has had occasional issues of stalling while riding if I pull the clutch in while coasting to a stop. For example coming up to a light or stop sign, I would anticipate the stop and downshift and pull the clutch in, resulting In a stall. Yesterday while setting the cruise control at 40…
I was riding for around 4 hours on the interstate. I came off the interstate and onto the surface streets. I was entering a park with a dirt road and parking lot. I went to apply the rear brake for stopping on dirt. The rear brake lever cycled through the entire stroke. I pumped the rear brake…
Other Ducati Multistrada years
← 2017 Multistrada · 2019 Multistrada →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Multistrada | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 Multistrada | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Multistrada | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 Multistrada | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Multistrada | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 Multistrada | 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 2018 Ducati Multistrada?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Ducati Multistrada?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.