AI DamageDucati 1098R: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Ducati 1098R across 2 model years: 2 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 50% of all complaints
- 2 Electronic stability control 50% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 50% of all complaints
- 4 Exterior lighting 50% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (50% of all).
- Electronic stability control: 1 complaints (50% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (50% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (50% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 2 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 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.
Reference nhtsa campaign number: 08v[phone] ducati 1098r bayliss le original delivery date, 05/22/2009, 0 miles, $43,618.65 first occurrence on 11/12/2011, 11,400 miles, loss of lighting systems, engine stalling and occurred during operation on a street.
This could leak could have disastrous consequences on a motorcycle with the possibility of coolant leaking onto the rear tire. A quick look on the internet will show that this has been a problem.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Electronic stability control. ABS/ESC sensors, steering angle, codes after suspension repair.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
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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.