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2003 Ducati 749Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2003 Ducati 749, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage9kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 16, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Ducati 749 has problems

1 complaint 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
Engine and engine cooling11

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

1 recall

2003 Ducati 749 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

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 04V-340 · Jul 8, 2004 · 1,800 vehicles

Risk. OIL LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE DANGEROUS RIDING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD LEAD TO INJURY OR 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

2003 vs. every other 749 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 749 median. How we score

'03'04'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 749 owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THERE IS A RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR YEAR 2004 OF MY BIKE, DUCATI ST4S, RECALL # 05V221000 RE. AIR BOX BREATHER HOSE IN CONTACT W/ THE HORIZONTAL EXHAUST PIPE RESULTING IN POSSIBLE FIRE. MY BIKE IS THE SAME MODEL BUT YEAR 2003. IN THE CHOICES MENU MY BIKE WAS NOT LISTED SO I ENTERED THE FIRST ONE ON THE…
Complaint 10125499 · Jun 16, 2005 · 9,100 miles

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