2009 DUCATI 1198S Problems & Recalls
Detailed safety information and owner complaints
2
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Deaths
Problem Breakdown
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Common Problems
Dec 14, 2018
Fuel/propulsion System
AFTER PURCHASING A 2009 DUCATI 1198S ON 8/3/2018, I DISCOVERED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE HAD 2 OPEN SAFETY RECALLS. I TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO A DUCATI DEALER TO PERFORM THE RECALLS. THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT 1 OF THE RECALLS (NHTSA #09V-170; MANUFACTURER #RCL-09-003) IS NOT NEEDED AND THAT THE OTHER RECALL (...
Mileage: 2,186
May 4, 2016
Engine
THERE ARE MANY, MANY PEOPLE WITH FAULTY RADIATORS ON THE EARLY 848/1098/1198 SERIES BIKES. THE RADIATOR FAILS IN THE TOP LEFT HAND CORNER BRACKET, CAUSING COOLANT TO COME OUT OF THE LEFT HAND SIDE FAIRING. EVERYONE'S SEEMS TO FAIL IN THE EXACT SAME PLACE. DUCATI CHANGED THE RADIATOR TO A NEW VERS...
Mileage: 4,000