2004 Ducati Mts 1000 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (11) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 2011-01-24 · campaign 11V020000 · 3,911 vehicles
Defect: DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 MULTISTRADA 620, MODEL YEAR 2003-2006, MULTISTRADA 1000, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2009, MULTISTRADA 1100 MOTORCYCLES. FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR AT THE FUEL TANK PUMP FLANGE SEAL.
Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP O-RING WITH AN UPDATED PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 800-231-6696.
Service bulletins (23)
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 23 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2013-02-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 5,695 mi“ the fuel tank has deformed and expanded (especially in length) to the point it is stuck in the frame and can't be removed for valve adjustment or other normal maintenance services. *tr…”
2012-06-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 5,600 mi“plastic fuel tank has expanded to render the motorcycle unsafe as it interferes with the movement of the handlebars. ethanol in the pump fuel is the cause. *tr…”
2012-01-05 · Structure:body · 20,000 mi“tank is expanding and rubbing on other body parts. it is also bubbling in random spots. i have not tried to remove it, so i it is unclear if it has fitment issues. *tr…”
2011-02-12 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 13,070 mi“re: nhtsa 11v020 2004 ducati mts 1000. i have received the notice regarding the campaign to replace the o-ring at the fuel tank-pump flange. please understand that the o-ring is not the problem with these motorcycles and this will be a temporary, bandaid solution at best. the real issue is the polymer fuel tanks are expanding/warping due to e…”
2010-12-28 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 34,000 mi“2004 ducati multistrada 1000ds gas tank deforms due to ethanol fuel. the gas tank is made of a composite plastic material. deformation causes leaks and/or failure of ability to install or remove the tank from the frame of the bike. ducati replaced the tank with one of the same material that will deform again. *tr…”
2010-12-05 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 5,489 mi“2004 ducati multistrada gas tank bubble and spreading. *tr…”
2010-10-28 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 22,500 mi“the fuel tank on my 2004 ducati multistrada has expanded to the point where it can no longer be safely removed from the frame. this has been confirmed by an authorized ducati dealership. *tr…”
2010-09-16 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 2,800 mi“gas tank is made of a nylon polymer and it is beginning to warp. the bike has less than 3,200 miles on it. the warping of the tank could lead to fuel leakage, and has happened to many others. ducati is selectively replacing these tanks, but in some cases (mine) being denied because there is no leak (yet). *tr…”
2010-07-10 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 10,898 mi“fuel tank leak over exhaust pipes. leak at flange to tank. new flange o ring does not stop the leak. *tr…”
2010-06-18 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 11,098 mi“expanding and leaking plastic motorcycle fuel tank. presents fire danger and ill fitment and attachment to the frame. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.