2004 Ducati 999 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2004 Ducati 999, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2004 Ducati 999
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Engine and engine cooling
Certain motorcycles, a significant quantity of oil lubricant can leak on to the rear wheel and tire from the oil cooler.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the oil cooler and replace it if necessary. The recall began on december 5, 2004. Owners should contact ducati at 408-343-4411.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Ducati 999 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 800 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I own 2004 ducati 998 matirx motorcycle. It has a problem of stalling at low speeds. There is absolutely no warning. The bike dies instantaneously. Initially, it was stalling while stopped and idling.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 21, 2005 · Engine and engine cooling
Compare Ducati 999 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ducati 999 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Ducati 999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 Ducati 999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Ducati 999 | 0 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2004 Ducati 999
How do I know if my 2004 Ducati 999 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2004 Ducati 999; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ducati dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V340000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.