AI Damage2007 Ducati 1000GT: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Ducati 1000GT filed 23 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and fuel/propulsion system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 23
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 87% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel/propulsion system 9% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 9% of all complaints
- 4 Equipment 4% of all complaints
- 5 Steering 4% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 20 complaints (87% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 complaints (9% of all).
- Structure: 2 complaints (9% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (4% of all).
- Steering: 1 complaints (4% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 23 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
This creates a condition where the tank interferes with the steering of the motorcycle and another condition where the tank wears on the frame and may produce tank failure with fuel leakage onto engine and exhaust system....
The gas tank deformed so much that instead of a three point fit, it is now only held in place by the bolt right in front of the seat. The tank can easily be lifted up on the front of the bike. The tank has also developed 'dimples' on the surface (as in large 'dent'). Basically the tank is collapsing.
The gas tank has spread / swelled. You can pick the gas tank up off of the frame because the clips no longer hold it in place. Also, when you turn the handlebars from the left to the right the rub into the gas tank. The tank also has bubbles forming in paint from the spread / swell.
The gas tank has deformed in such a way as to detach itself from the factory mountings and now interfere with the front forks as to impair full range of steering. The tank is now resting on the wiring harness and frame of the motorcycle as to cause possible wear through of harness or tank, .
Fuel pump is mounted in tank. Deformation around the fuel pump mounting site could result in a fuel leak, spilling fuel onto a hot engine with the possibility of a fire while motorcycle is in operation.
Tank spreading, warping, paint peeling on 2007 ducati sport classic gt1000.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 7,735 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 21% most complained about).
On average one model year of the 1000GT has 12 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 23, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ducati 1000GT?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, fuel/propulsion system, structure. Total complaints: 23. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (9%), smoke, burning smell, fire (4%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Ducati 1000GT?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Ducati 1000GT from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.