2005 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S 2005 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (4) · Structure:body (2) · Fuel System, Other (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 (25)
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.
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2024-03-27 · TTB-24-001 Rv5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tips & tricks revision 05 summary. applicability: all models-sygic navigator app software bug for ios apple devices
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
Seats 2023-10-26 · TTB-23-001 rev15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tips & tricks summary rev. 15 summary: applicability: multistrada. availability and characteristics of a particular racing exhaust, and possible abnormal play of passenger seat.
Wheels 2023-09-28 · TTB-23-001 rev13 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tips & tricks summary rev. 13 summary: applicability: incorrect evaluation of the wear condition of front wheel bearings, and error c1134 â high drl temperature (update) for the multistrada. melting of coolant distributor due to engine overheating for all models.
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 25 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2012-10-27 · Structure:body · 10,000 mi“gas tank is swelling due to ethanol expansion and beginning to put body out of alignment, inhibit steering and affect seating. *tr…”
2011-02-12 · Structure:body · 600 mi“my motorcycle came with a polyamide pa6 gas tank which expanded. the dimensions of the tank increased until it did not sit correctly in the frame, the handlebar switch hit the tank when turned to the right, the front suspension fork tube hit the tank when steered to the left, and the tank became nearly impossible to remove for routine maintenance…”
2010-11-26 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 8,000 mi“ducati plastic fuel tanks expanding and leaking in the usa. *tr…”
2010-10-12 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 20,000 mi“2005 ducati multistrada fuel tank expanded to such a point it could not be removed to perform the required engine services. tank was replaced 07-09. new tank is showing signs of same problem. other owners have experienced leaking fuel. it is critical that the fuel tank be removable to maintain the engine components. the dealer says that ducati will…”
2010-09-21 · Fuel System, Other · 27,200 mi“my motorcycle fuel tank has expanded to the point that gas is leaking out from around the fuel pump. *tr…”
2010-09-18 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 650 mi“fuel leaking and puddling under the bike. the fuel tank is expanding, causing it too leak at the fuel pump flange. gas drips onto the back tire. house and garage stink of gasoline. *tr…”
2010-09-15 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 11,000 mi“fuel tank was leaking near fuel filter opening under the seat of motorcycle. tank was replaced with new tank under warranty. old tank had become warped. replacement tank has evidence of warping, but no leak at the moment. *tr…”
2010-08-26 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly · 11,800 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 ducati multistrada 1000s motorcycle. the contact stated that the fuel tank was beginning to deform and expand due to the plastic composite material it was manufacturer from. the contact stated that the dimensions of the tank had changed and the body panels were not lining up properly. the contact was concerned that the f…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.