2008 Ducati 1000GT Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 100%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Ducati 1000GT, 100% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,700 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After approximately one year of ownership, the gas tank on my 2008 Ducati gt1000 motorcycle expanded to the point where it was no longer secured by the mounting bosses and could easily be lifted off the frame. My local Ducati dealer replaced the tank under warranty with another tank made of the same material. Now, the second tank has began to spread and is loose from the mounting bosses.”
NHTSA complaint #10366979, filed 2010-11, 7,500 miles“After less than 600 miles on my new Ducati sport 1000s ,y fuel tank has warped, causing it to become loose. I have shimmed it after the first occurrence but the problem has become worse and the tank is again loose. I have contacted Ducati of north america and the local dealer to no avail. Apparently the cause is the addition of ethanol in the gas. Like I said, nothing has been done by the dealer or the manufac. To fix or remedy the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10369273, filed 2010-12, 300 miles“2008 Ducati gt 1000 ---tank is spreading and lifts completely off the frame with 1 finger. I am concerned for my safety and Ducati has not replaced my tank yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10326747, filed 2010-04, 2,000 miles“Gas tank has deformed, possibly due to the presence of ethanol in gasoline. Resulted in tank spreading and being loose from mounts. Manufacturer's solution has been to add shims to tank mounts, however tank has continued to spread. A related (not a safety issue) issue has been surface bubbling causing unacceptable visual issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10359992, filed 2010-10, 7,000 miles“1) the plastic gas tank has spread or deformed and no longer mounts to front bracket of the motorcycle frame. In the event of an accident the tank would come loose from the motorcycle. 2) the spreading seems to be caused by fuel containing ethanol and once the tank has spread it does not return to the original shape.”
NHTSA complaint #10335635, filed 2010-06, 2,523 milesFuel system: other model years
← All problems reported for the 2008 Ducati 1000GT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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