2007 Ducati Sport Classic problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (58) · Structure:body (5) · Fuel System, Other (2)
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
58 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (24)
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 24 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-01-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the stock plastic gas tank expanded and it comes out of it's intended position.…”
2015-07-19 · Structure:body · 9,795 mi“2007 ducati sport 1000s - gas tank has been deformed. it no longer sits properly in the mounting points on the side. it has expanded beyond the point of sitting properly in the mounting points in the front. the tank now rests unsecured on the frame and will shift and teeter from side to side while the bike is in motion. …”
2012-03-12 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 4,000 mi“gas tank deformed and was loose. had it replaced once by the dealer. now two years later the replaced tank is deformed and will be loose. *tr…”
2011-11-17 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 18,671 mi“the fuel tank on my motorcycle has spread and distorted enough that it has fallen off the frame of the motorcycle. while riding the motorcycle at normal highway speed, wind will actually lift the fuel tank up and the rider must hold it in place so it does not separate completely from the vehicle. i was in fear for my safety when riding my motorcy…”
2011-09-07 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 2,500 mi“ fuel tank is spreading and is now loose on it's mounts. possible for it to lift at the front of the tank. this is unsafe as it could come loose while driving/riding and cause a serious accident or loss of control. also poses a risk of having fuel leaking either while riding or parked which i could be fined for. this is a defect that is just bein…”
2011-08-28 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 1,900 mi“fuel tank (plastic) has swollen ond no longer attaches to the frame of the motorcycle on the sides. tank may come off in an accident or perhaps riding. this could be very serious with fire, injury, loss of control. *tt…”
2011-08-27 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 1,400 mi“the tank on my 2007 ducati sport 1000 biposto has spread half an inch on each side of the tank. the rubber part of the mount has extended almost passed the metal bracket, making it loose and extremely unsafe. *tt…”
2011-08-26 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 7,000 mi“1. i noticed dimples on the top of my gas tank and then checked the mounting brackets for the gas tank. the gas tank could be pulled completely off the motorcycle without much effort. 2. this is a failure that cannot rectify itself and slowly degrades more and more. 3. the motorcycle was taken into a ducati service shop and they "shimmed" the gas…”
2011-08-21 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 4,000 mi“fuel tank is spreading and is now loose on it's mounts. possible for it to lift at the front of the tank. *tr…”
2011-07-06 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 3,600 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 ducati sport classic 1000 motorcycle. while driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. also, the fuel tank was abnormally stretched due to fuel line tension. the dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 07v017000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.