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1997 Ducati 748Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1997 Ducati 748, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 1, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Ducati 748 has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Engine and engine cooling10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1997 Ducati 748 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Wheels: hubcap/cover

Recall 99V-360 · Dec 23, 1999 · 4,165 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SPINDLE TO FAIL AFFECTING THE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ducati.

Best & worst years

1997 vs. every other 748 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 748 median. How we score

'97'98'99'00
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 748 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ELECTRICAL WIRE HARNESS/VOLTAGE REGULATOR MALFUNCTIONED IN THE MOTORCYCLE. MELTED WIRE HARNESS & GENERATOR WIRES WERE LOCATED IN OR NEAR THE ENGINE AREA. THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS STILL DRIVABLE. HAS TAKEN MOTORCYCLE TO DEALER & ELECTRICAL WIRE HARNESS WAS REPAIRED. *AK
Complaint 834049 · Jan 27, 1999

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