2004 Ducati 999s problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Electrical System:starter Assembly (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.
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What owners report
2010-10-22 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“hi i am not complaining about anything, just asking a question about a serious problem i have had with my ducati 999s 2004 model. my front brake seized up on me recently without me pulling the lever. this resulted in me nearly killing myself. i checked your site and noticed there was recalls for ducati 999s 2004- 2005 and 2006. this recall was in 2…”
2004-05-22 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 700 mi“i have a 2004 ducati ds1000 motorcycle. the bike exhibits a strong shuddering behavior when making medium-strength stops starting from 15-20 mph. the whole front end of the bike shakes violently. although this has not caused an accident yet i fear that an accident could be caused, especially if i need to make any steering input while this shakin…”
2004-03-30 · Electrical System:starter Assembly · 67 mi“after parking the motorcycle the consumer turned the ignition off, but the starter would continue to run. consumer had to restart the ignition, and remove the ground wire from the battery. consumer found frayed wires in the examination of the starter. the wires were repaired, and motorcycle was working properly. *ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.