2004 Ducati MTS 1000 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 74%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,084miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Ducati MTS 1000, 74% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,084 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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“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“Re: NHTSA 11v020 2004 Ducati MTS 1000. I have received the notice regarding the campaign to replace the o-ring at the fuel tank-pump flange. Please understand that the o-ring is not the problem with these motorcycles and this will be a temporary, bandaid solution at best. The real issue is the polymer fuel tanks are expanding/warping due to ethanol in the gasoline. While mine has not leaked yet, it is showing clear signs of tank warpage and even with an improved o-ring I am concerned it will eventually begin to leak gasoline. …”
NHTSA complaint #10381674, filed 2011-02, 13,070 miles“My motorcycle has a plastic gas tank which has begun to expand. The outside dimensions of the tank have increased and it now does not sit correctly in the frame, the handlebars hit it on turning. The tank frame mounts no longer properly line up with mounting bolts on tank correctly. I have not significantly modified my motorcycle. I am very concerned as to the safety of this motorcycle now. The tank's swelling has made it so the handlebars do not turn correctly. If the tank swells enough, it will split open and I am concerned this will happen while I am riding.”
NHTSA complaint #10315220, filed 2010-03, 11,000 miles“2004 Ducati multistrada 1000ds gas tank deforms due to ethanol fuel. The gas tank is made of a composite plastic material. Deformation causes leaks and/or failure of ability to install or remove the tank from the frame of the bike. Ducati replaced the tank with one of the same material that will deform again.”
NHTSA complaint #10372634, filed 2010-12, 34,000 milesRelated recalls
- 11V020000Jan 24, 2011Ducati is recalling certain model year 2006 multistrada 620, model year 2003-2006, multistrada 1000, and model year 2007-2009, multistrada 1100 motorcycles…Covers: Ducati MTS 1000 2003–2004, 2006, Multistrada 1000 S 2005 2005, MTS 620 2006
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 14 | 74% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ducati MTS 1000
3 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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