2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Abs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (10)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (30)
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
Wheels 2023-09-28 · TTB-23-001 rev13 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tips & tricks summary rev. 13 summary: applicability: incorrect evaluation of the wear condition of front wheel bearings, and error c1134 â high drl temperature (update) for the multistrada. melting of coolant distributor due to engine overheating for all models.
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
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What owners report
2021-05-11 · Service Brakes · 13,375 mi“rear brake pedal is very soft. with maximum force applied the abs seems to either lock up or fail altogether. the rear brake is very ineffective on this motorcycle.…”
2021-03-24 · Service Brakes · 19,000 mi“the rear brake is lacking power creating an excessive and excessive stopping distance. it takes several applications of the rear brake pedal for the brake to build up pressure to have the ability to preform its intended function. braking is so weak that it seems as if there is no rear brake at all most of the time. this occurs at all speeds, all ri…”
2016-07-25 · Service Brakes · 2,000 mi“the multistrada has a useless rear brake. when the brake pedal is pressed it goes to the bottom of its travel with little to no braking action taking place. the brake becomes temporality functional after it is bled, but after 1-2k miles or sitting over the winter the brake again fails to safely stop the motorcycle. while riding down my driveway the…”
2015-06-30 · Service Brakes · 800 mi“pushing on rear brake pedal does not result in adequate braking power to stop or even slow down vehicle without using front brake. this is dangerous, especially on a road where there is gravel or dirt or any other loose material. called the dealer, in omaha ne, dealer told me that's just the way that things are. …”
2015-02-17 · Service Brakes · 250 mi“the first incident happened when leaving my house for a ride. i got to the end of the driveway to find out my rear brake went from soft to nonexistent. no resistance at all. i could push the bike while seated with one foot while depressing the rear brake pedal totally. again, no braking at all. thank goodness i cover the front brake or i would…”
2014-12-26 · Service Brakes · 4,500 mi“there is an abnormal amount of corrosion on the braking components. the rivets on the front rotors and the hand levers for the clutch and front brake are all showing significant corrosion/deterioration. if one of these components fails due to corrosion then the brakes and/or clutch will become inoperable which could result in a crash and/or loss …”
2014-04-17 · Service Brakes · 500 mi“the rear brake on this bike never performed up to my expectations from the first time i rode it from the dealership, especially for a 150 horsepower sporty motorcycle. at about 1,500 miles the rear brake would only work if you pumped the pedal twice to get any braking action at all. at 2,200 miles i took it to the dealer and was shocked to learn…”
2014-01-23 · Service Brakes · 6,000 mi“after approximately 6000 miles, the rear brake on this motorcycle ceased to function. i discovered this as i attempted to use the brake to hold the bike in a stable position at a stoplight, resulting in some rollback and a potential low speed accident. the dealer technical rep indicated that this can happen because the abs system introduces air int…”
2013-07-07 · Service Brakes · 1,200 mi“i approached an intersection and tried to slow down using the rear break. however, the vehicle rear brake didn't function almost causing collision with another vehicle. rear break does not slow down the vehicle ever since. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.