2008 Ducati SPORT1000 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 17, 2019 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other SPORT1000 years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Ducati SPORT1000. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 2,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2008 Ducati SPORT1000 problems

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

Fuel/propulsion System2 · ~2,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System267%2,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline133%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2011, with 1 complaints
2011: 1201112014: 1201412019: 120191

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2008 Ducati SPORT1000 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Ducati SPORT1000.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Gas tank expanding causing a saftey issue

Fuel/propulsion System · received Mar 17, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11187423

I noticed the gas tank was loose while sitting on my motorcycle. The plastic tank has expanded past the tank mounts and can be picked up off of the frame. It was replaced once in 2011 after i was notified of a class action law suit. At the time of the initial replacement, the case was not settled…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Feb 2, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10562543

Fuel tank on my ducati sport 1000 has spread so much that it only loosely hangs onto mounting brackets. Tank can be lifted off of bike with minimal effort. Wind force could possibly lift tank off of bike while riding. This represents immediate danger in the form of flying tank, leaking fuel, fire…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Dec 30, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10441765

Other Ducati SPORT1000 years

YearComplaintsRecalls
200830

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ducati SPORT1000?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Ducati SPORT1000?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2008 Ducati SPORT1000 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SPORT1000 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.