2004 Ducati 749 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Seats (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (22)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension 2024-01-18 · SRV-SRB-24-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
procedure for assessing front fork oil leaks. applicability: all models. this service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the assessment criteria for identifying front fork-related defects. the purpose is prevent technicians from mistaking oozing oil or assembly grease, for legit
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2023-07-17 · SRV-SRB-23-036 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
guided diagnosis for front brake system bleeding. applicability: all models. this service bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletin srv-srb-20-014 published on 4/17/2020. it provides dealers and service managers with needed information to correctly bleed the front brake system of the var
Power Train 2023-07-13 · SRV-SRB-23-037 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
finial drive chain maintenance precautions. applicability: all models and model years (except xdiavel). this service bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletins: srv-srb-18-030 published on 05/11/2018, srv-srb-19-046 published on 12/31/2019, srv-srb-20-050 published on 11/24/2020. it provi
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-07-10 · SRV-SRB-23-018R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
procedure for analysis and control of oil and coolant leaks from engine_rev.01. applicability: all models. this service repair bulletin instructs dealers and service managers on authorized procedures for identifying and isolating coolant and engine oil leaks. the use of a prescribed leak trace powde
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-06-16 · SRV-SRB-23-031 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
precautions to follow during crankcase cleaning. applicability: all models. this service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about precautions in using abrasive cleaners for engine component sealant, and in particular the crankcase covers. the bulletin further provides cleaning instruction
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-05-16 · SRV-SRB-23-018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
procedure for analysis and control of oil and coolant leaks from engine. applicability: all models. this service bulletin provides dealers and service managers with troubleshooting guidance for oil or coolant leaks. this bulletin includes service instructions.
Showing the 6 most recent of 22 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2004-12-21 · Tires · 650 mi“i am reporting this incident as having involve 0 deaths, but if you know anything about motorcycles, oil spilling out to the rear tires as a result of a blowup within the first 700 miles since purchased new should not be acceptable and can be potentially fatal for the rider. i experienced this on my 2004 ducati 749 dark. an oil cooler was previou…”
2004-12-15 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine“i wish to lodge a complaint against ducati motorcycles based on a recent experience i had with my 2004 ducati 749 dark. the motorcycle only had approximately 650 miles on it when i experienced a failure from the oil crank case, resulting in oil being discharged in the path of my rear tire, as well as to the entire motor, presenting a very hazardo…”
2004-07-21 · Seats“every time i hit a bump while riding my 2004 ducati monster s4r, the seat comes loose. this is a very dangerous thing to have happen while riding a motorcycle. *la…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.