2012 Ducati Streetfighter 848 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 6, 2013 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Streetfighter 848 years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
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Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Ducati Streetfighter 848. That is the most of any Streetfighter 848 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 600 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2012 Ducati Streetfighter 848 problems

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

Electrical System1 · ~600 mi
Engine1 · ~600 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~600 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1100%600——
Engine1100%600——
Fuel/propulsion System1100%600——

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

2012 Ducati Streetfighter 848 recalls (1)

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Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:padsMay 1, 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V188000 · 283 vehicles

Problem: Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012 848, streetfighter, hypermotard, multistrada, and monster motorcycles. The friction material may detach from the backing plate of the rear brake pads.

Risk: If the friction material detaches, there would be a sudden loss of rear brake efficiency, increasing the stopping distance and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace, as necessary, the rear brake pads free of charge. The safety recall began on may 21, 2012. Owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or go to their website at www.ducati.com.

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.

Recent owner reports

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

Has stalled for a split second , traction lights flicker, whole event takes a split second. Always happens around 82 mph in 6th gear. Has had this issue about 6 or 7 times. There were no codes stored, and dealer could not replicate issue. *tr

Engine · received Jul 6, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10523493

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2014 Streetfighter 84810
201211

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ducati Streetfighter 848?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2012 Ducati Streetfighter 848?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2012 Ducati Streetfighter 848 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Streetfighter 848 model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.