Reliability & cost of ownership
Ducati 1098R Reliability & Common Problems
How reliable is the Ducati 1098R? Compare every model year side by side — NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and crash-test stars where on file — then open the year you're shopping for its AI reliability outlook where NHTSA has enough data.
Ducati 1098R problems by model year
5 recall entries and 2 owner complaints on file across 2 model years, sourced from the federal NHTSA database.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | NCAP stars | Full report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 1098R | 4 | 1 | No overall rating on file | AI reliability outlook → |
| 2008 1098R | 1 | 1 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
Most-complained-about components
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA against the Ducati 1098R, grouped by the component each complaint names — the fastest read on where this model gives trouble.
- engine1 complaint
- electrical system1 complaint
- exterior lighting1 complaint
- electronic stability control (esc)1 complaint