AI Damage2005 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S 2005: common problems
Owners of the 2005 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S 2005 filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and structure. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 8
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 88% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 25% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 13% of all complaints
- 4 Seats 13% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 7 complaints (88% of all).
- Structure: 2 complaints (25% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (13% of all).
- Seats: 1 complaints (13% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 8 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 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 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.
Gas tank is swelling due to ethanol expansion and beginning to put body out of alignment, inhibit steering and affect seating.
I have made no modifications to the fuel tank or fuel pump. I took the bike to the dealer, who submitted a claim to ducati north america (the importer/factory). The original tank was replaced in 4/2010 under a "goodwill program".
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.
The contact was concerned that the fuel tank was adjacent to the exhaust system and over the rear wheel which could result in a fire if the tank continued to deform. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted.
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 11,896 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 32% most complained about).
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Seats. Occupant sensor, power adjustment, seat mounts.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S 2005?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, structure, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 8. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (38%), smoke, burning smell, fire (13%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2005 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S 2005?
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 2005 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S 2005 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.
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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.