2008 Ducati 1098R recalls and problems

The 2008 Ducati 1098R has 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2008 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls

1complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

5,080median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Electrical System

Dec 3, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V638000 · 7,130 vehicles

Problem: Ducati is recalling 7,130 my 2007-2008 1098, 1098S, 1098 tricolore, 1098R, and my 2008-2009 848 motorcycles. The motorcycle charging system May be adversely affected by engine heat and stop operating. This results in damage to the voltage regulator and ensuing battery discharge.

Original NHTSA wording

DUCATI IS RECALLING 7,130 MY 2007-2008 1098, 1098S, 1098 TRICOLORE, 1098R, AND MY 2008-2009 848 MOTORCYCLES. THE MOTORCYCLE CHARGING SYSTEM MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY ENGINE HEAT AND STOP OPERATING. THIS RESULTS IN DAMAGE TO THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR AND ENSUING BATTERY DISCHARGE.

Risk: This can result in damage to the motorcycle and a potential hazard to the rider, increasing the risk of a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

THIS CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE RIDER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the voltage regulator, install a heat guard between the voltage regulator and the engine exhaust system, and install a modified battery support. The recall will begin on December 24, 2008. Owners May contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696.

Ducati recall no. Rcl-08-005.customers May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2008 vs. other Ducati 1098R years

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Questions

Does the 2008 Ducati 1098R have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2008 Ducati 1098R, the latest from Dec 3, 2008 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ducati 1098R?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.