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2003 Ducati MTS 1000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2003 Ducati MTS 1000, 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 complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage5kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 17, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Ducati MTS 1000 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
Fuel system, gasoline10

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

2 recalls

2003 Ducati MTS 1000 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 05V-085 · Mar 9, 2005 · 475 vehicles

Risk. THIS LEAKAGE CONDITION COULD DIRECT OIL TO THE REAR WHEEL AND TIRE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

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 MTS 1000 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 MTS 1000 median. How we score

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

What MTS 1000 owners report

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

PLASTIC FUEL TANK EXPANDED AND ALSO HAS SLIGHT LEAKAGE ONTO REAR WHEEL DUE TO DEFORMATION PREVENTING SEAL. TANK NOW TOO LONG TO FIT BACK ONTO MOTORCYCLE (EXPANDED ABOUT 3/4"). MOUNTING SYSTEM NO LONGER OPERABLE WITH THIS OVERSIZED TANK. *JS
Complaint 10455543 · Apr 17, 2012 · 5,061 miles

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