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Ducati 848Model year report

2008 Ducati 848 Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
4,380miles, 11 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Ducati 848 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2008 Ducati 848. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 7 complaints (58% of the total), followed by fuel system (4) and engine (2). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 4,380 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 24 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation and 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

Engine cooling: “My 2008 Ducati 848 (which only has 4100 miles on it) developed a radiator leak on the rear-left upper side of the radiator. There were no events leading up the leak. My bike has been sitting for two weeks and was not touched by anyone. Due to the nature of this issue, riders may be in danger as radiator fluid may leak onto the front tire and/or front brakes.”

NHTSA complaint #10418638, filed 2011-08, 4,103 miles

Fuel system: “Fuel is leaking out of the bottom of the motorcycle near the exhaust manifold. I took it to the shop and they said that it is a known problem with deformation of the gas tank and Ducati settled a class action law suit about it. However, I was never notified and did not qualify for the repairs because more than 18 months has passed since the lawsuit was settled. Vehicle was parked in the garage when I noticed the large puddle of fuel on the floor.”

NHTSA complaint #10995609, filed 2017-06, 2,642 miles

Engine: “Failure of gas tank. Gas tank seems to undergo changes over time a use. The changes are, swelling, leaking, internal failure, damage to fuel system. Swelling causes inability to turn handle bars to move to full turn. Leaking causes harmful gas fumes to be consumed by rider which can lead to cancer and other health problems, fire or explosion is also a problem. Internal failure also causes the above problems. It has been found that also the inside of the tanks also undergo flex and cause cracking inside and outside the tanks. …”

NHTSA complaint #10476533, filed 2012-09, 7,400 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,600 and 7,400 miles.

91%0–109%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 (11 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 4,380 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

2009201020114201220132017
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 848 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

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. 24 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 24 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ducati 848

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200974,9502———Not enough data
2008124,3801———Not enough data

All Ducati 848 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Ducati 848 have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2008 Ducati 848 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Ducati 848 is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 7 complaints (58% of the total), followed by fuel system with 4.

Has the 2008 Ducati 848 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign 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 848 reported?

Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 4,380 miles and the middle half falls between 3,600 and 7,400 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.