2008 Ducati 1098 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (5) · Fuel System, Other (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (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
2011-03-07 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 7,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 ducati 1098 motorcycle. the contact stated that the fuel tank swelled to more than three quarters its normal size. this failure caused fuel to leak out of the fuel tank. the contact believed the failure was caused by the ethanol used in gasoline. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that beca…”
2010-07-01 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 14,000 mi“stalled while driving and would not start. dealer found high pressure fuel hose in tank disconnected, dealer replaced fuel line. *tr…”
2010-07-01 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 17,500 mi“stalled while driving and would not start. *tr…”
2009-12-15 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 4,000 mi“i purchased a '08 ducati sport classic sport 1000 in april 2009. it was used with 1,200 miles on it. within 2 months of purchase the gas tank "spread". this means the plastic gas tank distorted it's shape enough to come completely off it's mount on the right side of the gas tank. ducati is replacing this tank with an exact duplicate. since the repl…”
2009-08-03 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 2,800 mi“2008 ducati monster s2r 1000, plastic tank expands over time (about 3000 miles) to the point where it is completely off of the supports on the frame. there was a report of a ducati tank exploding in north carolina... ducati agreed to replace my tank under their emissions warranty. however, what will happen to the bike when its warranty expires, or …”
2008-08-29 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 600 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2008 ducati defmofedici rr (na). whenever the contact parks the vehicle, he noticed gasoline leaking from the vent hose inside of the fuel tank. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and the contact did not notice any differences beforehand. the current mileage was 1,900 and failure mileage was 600.…”
2008-08-01 · Fuel System, Other“i had couple of motorcycles in my life and i just bought a 2008 ducati 1098 and it got stalling issues which are putting my life in big danger . i know that bikes are dangerous . but my stalls at turns at lights r when in traffic other people with this bike r having same problems .i brought it to the dealer once still stalls . just made seco…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.