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Ducati MTS 1000Model year report

2004 Ducati MTS 1000 Problems

Complaints
19filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
11,049miles, 18 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Ducati MTS 1000 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2004 Ducati MTS 1000. The part named most often is fuel system, with 14 complaints (74% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and engine cooling (1). 18 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 11,049 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 23 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the tank assembly filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 6 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: “I have a 2006 Ducati multistrada 1000s ds with approx. 20,000 miles. In 2009, I noticed the plastic fuel tank on my motorcycle has stretched lengthwise and bulged widthwise to the point where the mounting screws do not line up with the tank. The fuel filler recess in the tank is also showing cracks in the plastic. Plastic side panels attached to the tank are also being pushed out of place. The tank is continuing to expand and will eventually need to be replaced as it will not fit on my motorcycle.”

NHTSA complaint #10336884, filed 2010-06, 14,000 miles

Brakes: “Front brakes vibrate and shudder every time the motorcycle is approaching a stop, sometimes violently. This began when the bike had reached 600 miles in service, and has not stopped since then. There are now has 3600 miles on the odometer. Dealer was notified and inspected the bike but gave no remedy and could not repair it.”

NHTSA complaint #10138612, filed 2005-10, 600 miles

Engine cooling: “1. Regular use on the street of the motorcycle. The motorcycle has 12000 miles on the odometer and a governor to prevent redlining. 2. The failure appears to be widespread on ducatis made before 2006. There is extensive documentation of the problem and Ducati north america appears to be arbitrary in its addressing the issue. Ducati north america has a list of potentially effected engine numbers . Failure of the valve guides can cause the piston to be forcibly ejected from the engine or cause the engine to seize during regular use causing crashes. …”

NHTSA complaint #10229802, filed 2008-06, 12,000 miles

Body and structure: “Tank is expanding and rubbing on other body parts. It is also bubbling in random spots. I have not tried to remove it, so I it is unclear if it has fitment issues.”

NHTSA complaint #10442496, filed 2012-01, 20,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 18 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,489 and 17,000 miles.

39%0–1050%10–2511%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (18 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 11,049 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

200520062008200920109201120122013
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 2004 Ducati MTS 1000 → · 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. 23 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 23 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ducati MTS 1000

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20041911,0492———Stable

All Ducati MTS 1000 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Ducati MTS 1000 have?

NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2004 Ducati MTS 1000 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2004 Ducati MTS 1000 is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 14 complaints (74% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.

Has the 2004 Ducati MTS 1000 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 2004 Ducati MTS 1000 reported?

Among the 18 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 11,049 miles and the middle half falls between 5,489 and 17,000 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 28, 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.