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2009 Ducati 1198 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
20%of 5 total for the year
Median mileage
9,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Ducati 1198, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“The Ducati 1198 and previous models were recalled due to faulty mounting of voltage regulator (it requires additional heat shielding). I never received rcl-08-005 (NHTSA number 08v-638). I was driving home at night and the headlights, dash lights, and all other marker lights went out. I was struck from side by a driver who did not see me, but left the scene of the accident immediately. I was unable to catch the driver and my leg was crushed between the car and my motorcycle. Ducati is unwilling to perform any repairs on my vehicle, the dealer is unaware of the recall and Ducati s.p.a. …”

NHTSA complaint #10573880, filed 2014-03, 9,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009120%

Other parts of the 2009 Ducati 1198

Fuel system
3 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Ducati 1198

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology