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Ducati 1098Model year report

2008 Ducati 1098 Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
5,500miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Ducati 1098 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2008 Ducati 1098. The part named most often is fuel system, with 6 complaints (86% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 5,500 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 25 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “2008 Ducati monster s2r 1000, plastic tank expands over time (about 3000 miles) to the point where it is completely off of the supports on the frame. There was a report of a Ducati tank exploding in north carolina... Ducati agreed to replace my tank under their emissions warranty. However, what will happen to the bike when its warranty expires, or when this issue becomes widely known and noone would want this bikes used.”

NHTSA complaint #10279177, filed 2009-08, 2,800 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,800 and 14,000 miles.

67%0–1033%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 5,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2008220092201022011
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2008 Ducati 1098 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 25 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 25 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ducati 1098

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200875,5002———Not enough data
2007106203———Not enough data

All Ducati 1098 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Ducati 1098 have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2008 Ducati 1098 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Ducati 1098 is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 6 complaints (86% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.

Has the 2008 Ducati 1098 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Ducati 1098 reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 5,500 miles and the middle half falls between 2,800 and 14,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.