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2010 Ducati MTS1200Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2010 Ducati MTS1200, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 16, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 Ducati MTS1200 has problems

2 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 cooling10
Exterior lighting10
Service brakes, hydraulic10

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

5 recalls

2010 Ducati MTS1200 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

Steering

Recall 11V-253 · Apr 21, 2011 · 1,051 vehicles

Risk. THE RIDER COULD EXPERIENCE THE INABILITY TO STEER INCREASING THE RISK OF LOW SPEED TIP-OVER OR COLLISION, THUS INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO THE RIDER.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: cables

Recall 10V-356 · Aug 2, 2010 · 396 vehicles

Risk. DAMAGE TO THE CABLES COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE MOTORCYCLE'S THROTTLE OPERATION AND THEREBY REDUCE THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Motorcycle: kickstand/center stand

Recall 10V-357 · Aug 2, 2010 · 495 vehicles

Risk. ANY DISPLACEMENT OF THE CENTER STAND COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Steering

Recall 10V-358 · Aug 2, 2010 · 196 vehicles

Risk. ANY LOOSENING OF THE STEERING HEAD COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO STEER THE MOTORCYCLE 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

2010 vs. every other MTS1200 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 MTS1200 median. How we score

'10'11
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2010 Ducati MTS1200, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Motorcycle StallingPE10043 · closed Jan 7, 2011
    Led to recall 11V-003
In owners' words

What MTS1200 owners report

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

I HAVE ENCOUNTERED (3) COMPLETE ENGINE SHUT-DOWNS (FLAMEOUTS) ON MY MOTORCYCLE. FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE IN THE VEHICLES "URBAN" MODE (200 MILES). AT ABOUT 20 MPH AS I WAS GEARING DOWN, THE MOTOR SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. I IMMEDIATELY PRESSED THE START BUTTON, AND PROCEEDED ON WITHOUT INCIDENT.…
Complaint 10368752 · Nov 25, 2010 · 200 miles

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