2004 Ducati MTS 1000 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 16%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Ducati MTS 1000, 16% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 600 miles.
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.
“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“Upon applying the front brake, frequently the motorcycle front end shakes back and forth. This can get violent at times and the rider loses control of the motorcycle.”
NHTSA complaint #10131734, filed 2005-08, 580 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10222407Sep 23, 2022Overview of Rear Brake System Updates. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin provides dealers and service managers a provides a summary of the updates available…
- 10217038Jul 18, 2022Overview of Rear Brake System Updates. Applicability: All US Models. This service bulletin provides a summary of the updates available for motorcycles that have Customer concerns…
- 10213041May 2, 2022Service Operation Manual Update 2022. Applicability: All Models, all model years. This service bulletin informs dealers and service manages of service and operations updates to…
- 10209665Mar 2, 2022Tips & Tricks V 01 - Applicability: All models. Pg 13 : Possible damage to water pump gear oil seal. Diavel 1260 (all model versions). Pg. 15: Indication for replacement of brake…
- 10174562Apr 17, 2020Guided diagnosis for front brake system bleeding - Applicability: All vehicle models, all years. This Service Bulletin provides guidance for front brake system bleeding. It…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ducati MTS 1000
14 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Ducati MTS 1000
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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