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2005 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S 2005Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2005 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S 2005, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints80 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage10kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 27, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S 2005 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, gasoline60
Structure20
Fuel/propulsion system10
Fuel system, other10
Seats10

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

1 recall

2005 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S 2005 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.

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

2005 vs. every other Multistrada 1000 S 2005 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 Multistrada 1000 S 2005 median. How we score

'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2005 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S 2005, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Fuel leak at pump/tank interfacePE10045 · closed Feb 28, 2011
    Led to recall 11V-020
In owners' words

What Multistrada 1000 S 2005 owners report

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

MY MOTORCYCLE CAME WITH A POLYAMIDE PA6 GAS TANK WHICH EXPANDED. THE DIMENSIONS OF THE TANK INCREASED UNTIL IT DID NOT SIT CORRECTLY IN THE FRAME, THE HANDLEBAR SWITCH HIT THE TANK WHEN TURNED TO THE RIGHT, THE FRONT SUSPENSION FORK TUBE HIT THE TANK WHEN STEERED TO THE LEFT, AND THE TANK BECAME…
Complaint 10381718 · Feb 12, 2011 · 600 miles
2005 DUCATI MULTISTRADA FUEL TANK EXPANDED TO SUCH A POINT IT COULD NOT BE REMOVED TO PERFORM THE REQUIRED ENGINE SERVICES. TANK WAS REPLACED 07-09. NEW TANK IS SHOWING SIGNS OF SAME PROBLEM. OTHER OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED LEAKING FUEL. IT IS CRITICAL THAT THE FUEL TANK BE REMOVABLE TO MAINTAIN THE…
Complaint 10360090 · Oct 12, 2010 · 20,000 miles
FUEL LEAKING AND PUDDLING UNDER THE BIKE. THE FUEL TANK IS EXPANDING, CAUSING IT TOO LEAK AT THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE. GAS DRIPS ONTO THE BACK TIRE. HOUSE AND GARAGE STINK OF GASOLINE. *TR
Complaint 10356257 · Sep 18, 2010 · 650 miles

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