Ducati 1198 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Ducati 1198 (2009–2009) that have at least 5 complaints. 2009 has the most, with 5. Across all years, the part named most often is fuel system (3 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All 1198 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 | 5,500 | 1 | 24 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Fuel system3 43%
- Body and structure1 14%
- Exterior lighting1 14%
- Electrical system1 14%
- Brakes1 14%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2009: “Since purchasing my 2009 Ducati 1198 I have had to replace the fuel tank three times. The fuel tank is expanding to the point where it has begun leaking onto the motor and exhaust system. Also the handle bars are hitting the tank causing issues with drivability.”
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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. Methodology