2008 Ducati 1098s problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System (2) · Power Train (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1)
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.
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What owners report
2010-07-25 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System · 10 mi“when motorcycle driven at slow pace or in traffic the heat is unbearable from exhaust making me over heat and almost passed out from this bike causing burns on leg. *tr…”
2009-08-31 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 3,878 mi“the vehicle i'm referring to is a 2008 1098s ducati. while idling, driving or when coming to a stop, the motorcycle will shut off when the clutch is applied. the problem happens randomly and regardless of what gear i am on or the motorcycle's temperature. the problem began shortly after driving the motorcycle off of the dealerships lot. i notified …”
2009-01-25 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System · 3,500 mi“excessive exhaust heat caused blister burns through leather suit on leg when motorcycle driven slow. this motorcycle cannot be driven slow with out the effects of excessive exhaust heat. *tr…”
2008-11-02 · Power Train · 70 mi“ducati 1098s 2008 bike was purchased 29 oct 2008, rode home first night with no issues. on the second day of riding the bike stalled as i was approaching a light, i squeezed the clutch lever and was pressing both front and rear brakes at the time as i was downshifting from third into second gear, was annoyed but wasn't concerned at first becau…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.