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2007 Ducati 1098 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 12 complaints on file for the 2007 Ducati 1098 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

12

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other 1098 years?

1098 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted12 complaints2007: 12 complaints2008: 7 complaints
1098 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Ducati 1098 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine650%
Fuel System433%
Transmission217%

Does the 2007 Ducati 1098 have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08V638000Electrical SystemDecember 3, 2008 · 7,130 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

08V253000TransmissionJune 5, 2008 · 3,614 units

Defect

DUCATI IS RECALLING 3,614 MY 2007-2008 1098, 1098S, AND 1098 TRICOLORE MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR DRIVE SPROCKET CAN FAIL.

Consequence

IF THE SPROCKET WERE TO FAIL WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WILL EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND/OR THE CHAIN MAY BECOME ENTANGLED WITH THE CHASSIS. THIS CAN RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR DRIVE SPROCKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-408-253-0499.

07V450000Fuel SystemSeptember 25, 2007 · 1,516 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) IGNITION TIMING AND IDLE MIXTURE WERE IMPROPERLY SET DURING PRODUCTION CAUSING THE ENGINE SPEED TO DROP AND STALL THE ENGINE WHEN THE TEMPERATURE OF THE COOLING SYSTEM EXCEEDED 180F.

Consequence

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

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECU MAPPING USING A DEDICATED DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM INSTRUMENT (DDS) FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 201-264-8327.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DUCATI 1098. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND WOULD COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 10-70 MPH OR WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PARK. ALSO, THE REAR SPROCKET THAT HOLDS THE CHAIN WAS UNDER RECALL AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED NOT TO RIDE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · November 1, 2007

“ON DUCATI MOTORCYCLE, MODEL YEAR 2007, MODEL MULTISTRADA 1100S, FUEL TANK DEFORMATION (EXPANSION) CAUSING TANK TO LOCK IN PLACE (UNABLE TO REMOVE FROM MOTORCYCLE TO PERFORM PERIODIC MAINTENANCE) OR ALTERNATIVELY EXPAND WHILE OFF MOTORCYCLE WHILE PERFORMING ENGINE MAINTENANCE AND CAUSING INABILITY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · August 14, 2010

“1) VEHICLE STALLS WHILE COMING TO A STOP OR WHEN STOPPED 2) A FEW TIMES, VEHICLE STALLED WHILE CORNERING IN 1ST GEAR. ALMOST CRASHED. OTHER TIMES, VEHICLE STALLED WHILE COMING TO STOP AT LIGHT AND THEN LIGHT TURNS GREEN. ALMOST GET REAR ENDED. 3) DEALER REPLACED ECU BASED ON SERVICE BULLETIN. BIKE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · May 31, 2007

2007 Ducati 1098 — common questions

Is the 2007 Ducati 1098 reliable?

The record is thin — 12 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2007 1098 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (6 complaints), fuel system (4 complaints), transmission (2 complaints).

Does the 2007 Ducati 1098 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2007 Ducati 1098. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2007 Ducati 1098 under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.