2008 Ducati 848 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 58%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,318miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 Ducati 848, 58% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,318 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.
“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“1. My 2008 Ducati 848 motorcycle developed a radiator leak. There are no events leading up to the failure other than normal riding. My motorcycle has less than 5000 miles on the odometer. 2. The failure is a leaking radiator. Consequences are higher risk of crash (due to slick fluid emanating from the machine), and massive engine damage due to overheating. 3. No repair has been made. The vehicle is currently out of service.”
NHTSA complaint #10350464, filed 2010-08, 4,700 miles“Driving on highway and 170f-215f degree hot coolant/antifreeze began blowing onto my leg. The radiator on my 2008 Ducati 848 with only 4,000 miles, which is a known Ducati 848 problem but refuses to recall, began to leak from the upper left bracket area. Called Ducati north america and they were not very friendly and less than willing to offer a solution. Will eventually be a injury or crash due to this coolant/radiator leak.”
NHTSA complaint #10328877, filed 2010-05, 4,318 miles“I own a 2008 Ducati 848 motorcycle. It has only 4000 miles on it and the radiator started leaking. The leak on the radiator is located on top of the radiator where radiator mounting bracket is located. This is a very serious defect due to the fact that the radiator is right next to the front wheel of the motorcycle where 80 percent of braking is mostly done and also steering. I informed dealership about leak and they said it is a very common problem on this motorcycle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10278288, filed 2009-07, 4,380 miles“Radiator leak caused by weakened mounting bracket. This design flaw is due to extra weight placed on the left side mounting bracket from the battery mounted on the same bracket. This is a potential safety hazard as it caused extremely hot coolant to spray out of the left fairing on to the rider's leg, in addition to causing a crash due to lubricated fluid being expelled under the bike which compromised the integrity of the contact between the rear tire and the road. This item needs a recall before someone loses their life!”
NHTSA complaint #10419529, filed 2011-08, 6,180 milesRelated service bulletins
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 | 57% |
| 2008 | 7 | 58% |
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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.
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