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2004 Ducati 999Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Ducati 999, 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 complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 21, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Ducati 999 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 cooling10

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

1 recall

2004 Ducati 999 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

2004 vs. every other 999 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 999 median. How we score

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

What 999 owners report

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

I OWN 2004 DUCATI 998 MATIRX MOTORCYCLE. IT HAS A PROBLEM OF STALLING AT LOW SPEEDS. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING. THE BIKE DIES INSTANTANEOUSLY. INITIALLY, IT WAS STALLING WHILE STOPPED AND IDLING. LATER, IT WOULD DIE AS I WAS RIDING THE BIKE. IN SEPTEMBER OF 2004, I WAS CROSSING A BUSY…
Complaint 10107686 · Jan 21, 2005 · 800 miles

Own a 2004 999?

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