2009 Ducati 1198 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (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
2014-03-20 · Electrical System · 9,000 mi · 💥 crash“the ducati 1198 and previous models were recalled due to faulty mounting of voltage regulator (it requires additional heat shielding). i never received rcl-08-005 (nhtsa number 08v-638). i was driving home at night and the headlights, dash lights, and all other marker lights went out. i was struck from side by a driver who did not see me, but le…”
2014-03-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 1,250 mi“since purchasing my 2009 ducati 1198 i have had to replace the fuel tank three times. the fuel tank is expanding to the point where it has begun leaking onto the motor and exhaust system. also the handle bars are hitting the tank causing issues with drivability. *tr…”
2012-01-20 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 7,473 mi“brakes: rear brake master cylinder was previously replaced in 2011, rear brakes malfunctioned once again jan 2011...rear brake lines were bled to rule out air trapped in the brake line, only to discover brake fluid leaking from the rubber tube which feeds into the top of the brake master...in addition, the rubber grommet that seats into the rear m…”
2011-08-19 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 506 mi“fuel tank expansion well beyond spec tolerance, impacting steering dampener mount and further pressing against the front suspension. bike was maintained by original owner and always refilled from reputable gas stations and only used 92 or 93 octane premium fuel. *tr…”
2011-08-03 · Structure:body · 5,500 mi“the gas tank started to deform then it started to seep gas …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.