AI Damage2009 Ducati S1000bip: common problems
Owners of the 2009 Ducati S1000bip filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and structure. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 11
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 100% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 18% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 11 complaints (100% of all).
- Structure: 2 complaints (18% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 11 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 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 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.
Just bought a new ducati sport classic 1000 motorcycle from dealer and the gas tank has spread and is no longer attached to bike and the plastic tank is rubbing on the frame.
Gas tank spreads (expands) out of the mounting brackets. The gas tank can be lifted off the frame. Ducati has replaced the tank once and the new tank is spreading. I am losing steering lock-to-lock because of the expanding tank.
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) and they refused to replace the tank.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 10,520 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 29% 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.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ducati S1000bip?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, structure. Total complaints: 11. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (9%), steering or power steering problems (9%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2009 Ducati S1000bip?
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 2009 Ducati S1000bip 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 2009 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.