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2009 Ducati 848Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2009 Ducati 848, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints71 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage12kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 1, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Ducati 848 has problems

7 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
Engine and engine cooling41
Fuel system, gasoline20
Engine10
Structure10

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

2 recalls

2009 Ducati 848 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

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Recall 09V-170 · May 20, 2009 · 1,549 vehicles

Risk. ANY DAMAGE TO THE FUEL LINE MAY LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF FIRE OR AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ENGINE PERFORMANCE, THE THEREBY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 08V-638 · Dec 3, 2008 · 7,130 vehicles

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

2009 vs. every other 848 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 848 median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2009 Ducati 848, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Motorcycle coolant leak...radiatorPE10044 · closed Feb 7, 2011
    No recall
In owners' words

What 848 owners report

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

AFTER COMING HOME FROM A RIDE, I NOTICED THE RADIATOR WAS LEAKING COOLANT FROM A PINSIZED HOLE. MANY OTHER OWNERS HAVE REPORTED SIMILAR FINDINGS WITH THEIR RADIATORS. *TR
Complaint 10550490 · Nov 1, 2013
ONE DAY RIDING HOME FROM WORK I STARTED TO FEEL LIKE MY KNEE WAS BURNING. I LOOKED DOWN TO MY LEFT KNEE AND SAW THAT IT WAS GETTING WET AND WAS BURNING FROM SOMETHING HOT. PULLED OVER AND SAW THAT I WAS LEAKING COOLANT. THE COOLANT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS COMING OUT OF THE COOLANT HOSE. I HAD THE…
Complaint 10409144 · Jun 27, 2011 · 20,548 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DUCATI 848 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE DISPLAYED A READING OF 205 DEGREES AS HE NOTICED COOLANT FLUID LEAKING FROM THE RADIATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT COOLANT…
Complaint 10407787 · Jun 21, 2011 · 22,500 miles

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