2007 Ducati 1098 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (4) · Fuel System, Gasoline (3) · Power Train:driveline (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
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.
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
2014-03-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 14,500 mi“the gas tank on my 2007, ducati 1098 motorcycle cannot be secured to the bracket located on the frame of the motorcycle. the gas tank on this model motorcycle is made of plastic and expands due to the ethanol in the fuel. this makes the motorcycle unsafe to ride. i contacted ducati north america to try and get the tank replaced and was informed e…”
2010-11-27 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 10,000 mi“on most ducati motorcycles with a plastic fuel tank, the tank has been known and does indeed deform. it is said to affect motorcycles built as far back as they have used a plastic tank. it is said it is because of the ethanol in fuel sold here in the states, but now it is starting to happen in europe as well. the tank swells and deforms until it…”
2010-09-15 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 17,765 mi“on ducati motorcycle, model year 2007, model multistrada 1100s, fuel tank deformation (expansion) causing tank to lock in place (unable to remove from motorcycle to perform periodic maintenance) or alternatively expand while off motorcycle while performing engine maintenance and causing inability for the fuel tank to be reinstalled. problem appea…”
2010-08-16 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 1,500 mi“i have a 2007 ducati 1098 and read this information today 8/16/2010 on national highway traffic safety administration website and wanted to know if my bike was affected by these recalls and is my life in danger? my vin no. is [xxx]. i have complained to my local dealership that has serviced the bike since i purchased it new and to ducati usa about …”
2008-07-23 · Power Train:driveline · 200 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2007 ducati 1098. the contact stated that the vehicle would not shift into neutral and would completely shut down while driving between 10-70 mph or when attempting to park. also, the rear sprocket that holds the chain was under recall and the contact was advised not to ride the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer …”
2008-05-22 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 20 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2007 ducati 1098s tricolor. almost everytime the contact accelerates from a stop, the motorcycle stalls. he must restart the engine for the vehicle to properly accelerate. the most recent failure occurred while riding 5 mph. the failure has not caused any crashes, but a few close calls have occurred from vehicles almost re…”
2007-10-23 · Engine And Engine Cooling“2007 ducat 1098 motorcycle with stalling problems. consumer says his motorcycle will stall at least once everytime he rides it. *kb the consumer stated his motorcycle would stall while sitting in neutral and also while rolling in first gear. *tr…”
2007-07-19 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 620 mi“2007 ducati 1098 motorcycle customer states that the motorcycle just cuts off at anytime**cc the consumer stated when first purchasing the bike the salesman informed him of the the cutting off defect prior owners had been experiencing. after the first 620 miles the consumer stated experience the defect several occasions. after the first incident t…”
2007-07-10 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 2 mi“(1) bike is in neutral or clutch is disengaged while coming to a stop or while at a stop. (2) the bike just shuts itself off without warning. (3) dealership claims ecu needed to be fix by ducati north america, but this did not fix the problem. *tr…”
2007-06-01 · Power Train · 40 mi“1) vehicle stalls while coming to a stop or when stopped 2) a few times, vehicle stalled while cornering in 1st gear. almost crashed. other times, vehicle stalled while coming to stop at light and then light turns green. almost get rear ended. 3) dealer replaced ecu based on service bulletin. bike still stalls. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.