Ducati Multistrada Complaints

4 consumer complaints on file.

• #11556872November 26, 2023
  ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  After 4000 miles the vehicle developed a severe"Stumbling" or misfiring like behavior. It was taken to one dealer and the charcoal canister of the evaporative emission system was full of fuel. The factory technician was unable to repair the problem and it was taken to another dealer where the emission system was replaced. The problem has been undiagnosed and still continues and makes the vehicle un rideable and unsafe. Ducati has been negligent and providing a solution to the problem and I feel the vehicle is unsafe to ride due to the fact of the inconsistent throttle making it unmanageable and I believe there is potential for a fire risk due to the excess fuel being dumped into the system. I can intermittently smell raw fuel and believe there may be a fire risk as well. Several attempts have been taken to have it diagnosed at two different dealers and Ducati has been unresponsive as to any personal request for assistance.

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0

• #11470000June 19, 2022
  SERVICE BRAKES

  Rear brake performance is erratic as a function of the unpredictable distance the pedal has to move to be effective.

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0

• #11462172April 26, 2022
  ENGINE

  Coasting to a stop and the engine shuts off. Bogging in low gears . Very dangerous in that my motorcycle stalled out 3 times on a major highway when coming up on a traffic jam. I'm contacting the dealer today to report issue. There were no warning lights before the engine shut down. I have over 30 years experience riding motorcycles of different brands and types and had never had this happen.

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0

• #11420170June 8, 2021
  LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

  UNKNOWN- My 2012 Ducati Multistrada V4S is equipped with Blind Spot Warning and Adaptive Cruse Control. The systems have been approved, and are being used in many European countries without incident as the data shows. I have been informed by my US dealer that the US Department of Transportation has not approved the use these potentially life saving systems for my motorcycle. The systems were made active for the media to test and evaluate on US highways without incident. While this may not technically be a complaint against the manufacturer (Ducati), it is more of a question/complaint as to why the DOT has not approved these safety systems that would make me a safer driver and potentially save my life. I am sure there are good reasons - please help me understand.

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0