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2010 Ducati F1098 StreetfighterProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2010 Ducati F1098 Streetfighter, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints82 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 20, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 Ducati F1098 Streetfighter has problems

8 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
Fuel system, gasoline50
Fuel/propulsion system20
Electrical system11
Engine and engine cooling11

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

2 recalls

2010 Ducati F1098 Streetfighter 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.

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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 →

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

2010 vs. every other F1098 Streetfighter 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 F1098 Streetfighter median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What F1098 Streetfighter owners report

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

THE COMPOSITE GAS TANK HAS EXPANDED DUE TO AN INTERACTION WITH THE FUEL. THE FUEL TANK SWELLS AND BULGES FROM THE FRAME OF THE BIKE. THE MALFORMATION OF THE TANK CAUSES THE STEERING AND SUSPENSION TO CONTACT THE TANK WHILE RIDING AND TURNING. THE CONTACT IS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FINISH AND CRACKS…
Complaint 10420290 · Aug 16, 2011 · 1,044 miles
THE GAS TANK HAS EXPANDED APPARENTLY DUE TO AN INTERACTION WITH THE ETHANOL IN THE FUEL. THIS CAUSES IT TO BULGE FROM THE FRAME OF THE BIKE. THE MALFORMATION OF THE TANK CAUSES THE HANDLE BARS TO TOUCH THE TANK LIMITING MOVEMENT, THE OPENING FOR THE KEY TO BE OBSTRUCTED, AND THE PAINT AND DECALS TO…
Complaint 10415866 · Jul 25, 2011 · 1,900 miles
2010 DUCATI STREETFIGHTER FUEL TANK FAILURE, EXPANSION AND BIKE STOPPED RUNNING WHILE ON HIGHWAY. ALMOST GOT REARENDED WHEN POWER WAS LOST. DEALER SAID ETHANOL GAS CAUSED THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK TO DEGRADE, EXPAND AND FAIL. HANDLE BARS NOW HIT THE TANK ALSO. *TR
Complaint 10412308 · Jul 14, 2011 · 4,200 miles

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