2007 Ducati 1098 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 40%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2007 Ducati 1098, 40% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,250 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“On most Ducati motorcycles with a plastic fuel tank, the tank has been known and does indeed deform. It is said to affect motorcycles built as far back as they have used a plastic tank. It is said it is because of the ethanol in fuel sold here in the states, but now it is starting to happen in europe as well. The tank swells and deforms until it no longer will seat or seal properly causing a serious health and safety risk. My own motorcycle, a Ducati 1098 made in 2007 is also in this group. …”
NHTSA complaint #10367930, filed 2010-11, 10,000 miles“On Ducati motorcycle, model year 2007, model multistrada 1100s, fuel tank deformation (expansion) causing tank to lock in place (unable to remove from motorcycle to perform periodic maintenance) or alternatively expand while off motorcycle while performing engine maintenance and causing inability for the fuel tank to be reinstalled. Problem appears epidemic among these model motorcycles. Possibility of rupture or fuel leaks post deformation exists, manufacturer's replacement tanks are made of the same material as the original, thus perpetuating the hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10355686, filed 2010-09, 17,765 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Ducati 1098s tricolor. Almost everytime the contact accelerates from a stop, the motorcycle stalls. He must restart the engine for the vehicle to properly accelerate. The most recent failure occurred while riding 5 MPH. The failure has not caused any crashes, but a few close calls have occurred from vehicles almost rear ending him due to not taking off at lights. The contact is also very concerned about an engine oil leakage. The engine oil was sucked into the airbox through the breather of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10228644, filed 2008-05, 20 milesRelated recalls
- 07V450000Sep 25, 2007On certain motorcycles, the electronic control unit (ecu) ignition timing and idle mixture were improperly set during production causing the engine speed to…Covers: Ducati 1098 2007
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6 | 86% |
| 2007 | 4 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2007 Ducati 1098
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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