AI Damage2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 ABS: common problems
Owners of the 2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 ABS filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 10
What fails most often
- Service brakes: 10 complaints (100% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 10 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 10 | 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.
Rear brake pedal is very soft. With maximum force applied the abs seems to either lock up or fail altogether. The rear brake is very ineffective on this motorcycle.
While riding down my driveway the other day the rear brake fail to stop the bike I was able the stop the bike with the front brake, but using the front brake is not desirable on a loose gravel driveway and street.
There is an abnormal amount of corrosion on the braking components. The rivets on the front rotors and the hand levers for the clutch and front brake are all showing significant corrosion/deterioration.
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 10,921 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 30% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Multistrada 1200 ABS has 11 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 10, about average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 ABS?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes. Total complaints: 10. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: brake failure (10%), rust, corrosion (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 ABS?
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 2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 ABS 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 2013 models
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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.