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#BS-2009-DUC109-37F3

2009 Ducati 1098r

Based on reports from 3 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Recalls
4
TSBs
24
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 3 complaints, 0 crashes, 3 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Stability ControlHIGH

1 owners reported stability control issues — failures commonly reported around 21K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Stability Control (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Stability Control1 (33%)
Electrical1 (33%)
Lights1 (33%)

2009 Ducati 1098r: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Stability Control Issues

Stability Control complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2009 Ducati 1098r, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 20,648 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 21K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2009 Ducati 1098r, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2009 Ducati 1098r, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

08V638000Dec 2008

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

DUCATI IS RECALLING 7,130 MY 2007-2008 1098, 1098S, 1098 TRICOLORE, 1098R, AND MY 2008-2009 848 MOTORCYCLES. THE MOTORCYCLE CHARGING SYSTEM MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY ENGINE HEAT AND STOP OPERATING. THIS RESULTS IN DAMAGE TO THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR AND ENSUING BATTERY DISCHARGE.

09V170000Jun 2009

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

DUCATI IS RECALLING 1,549 MY 2009 1198, 1198 S, 1098 R, 848 AND MY 2010 F1098 STREETFIGHTER AND STREETFIGHTER S MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES MAY EXPERIENCE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE FUEL LINE AT THE FUEL INJECTOR CONNECTION. THE PLASTIC FITTING BETWEEN FUEL INJECTOR AND HOSE CAN WARP OR BREAK WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE RIDER AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE.

09V197000Jun 2009

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

DUCATI IS RECALLING 732 MODEL YEAR 2009 1198 S, 1098 R, AND F1098 S STREETFIGHTER MOTORCYCLES. THE RIGHT FORK MAY HAVE POSSIBLE CRACKING A DEFORMATION AT THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE FORK BOTTOM WHEEL AXLE PINCH BOLT AREA.

09V381000Oct 2009

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL HOSE MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE FUEL PUMP WHICH COULD RESULT IN ENGINE STALLING AND A FUEL LEAK.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2009 Ducati 1098r: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Ducati 1098r?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Ducati 1098r is related to the stability control, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Ducati 1098r reliable?
The 2009 Ducati 1098r has 3 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 Ducati 1098r problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2009 Ducati 1098r have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 Ducati 1098r has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ducati 1098r problems start?
Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 20,648 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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