AI DamageDucati ST2: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Ducati ST2 across 1 model years: 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 33% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 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 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 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.
He found the hoses inside the tank and those connecting to the fuel pump had literally disintegrated. Pieces of the delaminated hose found their way into the fuel pump. Had I been driving the bike, this could have led to the fire due to leaky hoses. Now the hoses & fuel pump need replacement.
Alternator (stator) failed 3x in 2000 miles of vehicle operation - causes battery to discharge and engine to stop abruptly - repaired by dealer each time, other associated parts replaced also still the defect remains. Certainly seems to be design defect!
Motorcycle experiencing problem with the clutch. On one occasion dealer replaced the clutch, was unable to engage. At another incident a bolt broke inside the cutch area. Currently, vehicle experiencing a slippage, and dealer informed consumer that clutch needed to be replaced again.
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.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
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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.