2008 Ducati Hypermotard recalls and problems

The 2008 Ducati Hypermotard has 1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is fuel system.

How the 2008 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 10 Hypermotard model years — 2nd most.

1recalls
3complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
82median 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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1 recall

Electrical System

Oct 10, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V474000 · 385 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the battery can move side to side inside the fuel tank mounting compartment. This movement could result in main wiring harness damage at the battery terminal. This condition could cause an electrical short consequently stopping the engine.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE BATTERY CAN MOVE SIDE TO SIDE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING COMPARTMENT. THIS MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN MAIN WIRING HARNESS DAMAGE AT THE BATTERY TERMINAL. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CONSEQUENTLY STOPPING THE ENGINE.

Risk: If the engine stops while the motorcycle is being driven, it could increase the risk of a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

IF THE ENGINE STOPS WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will install a battery mounting bracket and two double lock velcro strips on the bottom of the battery. The recall began on November 19, 2007. Owners May contact Ducati motorcycles at 1-408-253-0499.

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

Fuel System3
Power Train1

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

Complaints by year filed

2008: 1 complaints200812009: 1 complaints20092011: 1 complaints20111

2008 vs. other Ducati Hypermotard years

2006: 1 complaints20062007: 2 complaints20072008: 3 complaints20082013: 3 complaints20132014: 4 complaints201442015: 1 complaints20152019: 3 complaints20192020: 2 complaints20202021: 2 complaints20212022: 1 complaints20221

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2008. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2008 Ducati Hypermotard have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2008 Ducati Hypermotard, the latest from Oct 10, 2007 (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 Hypermotard?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention fuel system (3), power train (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.