2003 Ducati 749 Problems: 1 Complaint, 1 Recall

The worst 2003 Ducati 749 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

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Recalls 1

Engine and engine coolingReported July 8, 2004 · 1,800 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain motorcycles, a significant quantity of oil lubricant can leak on to the rear wheel and tire from the oil cooler.
Risk: Oil leakage can cause dangerous riding conditions which could lead to injury or a crash.
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.

Recall number 04V340000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Ducati 749 22

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Jan 18, 2024 Service bulletinProcedure for Assessing Front Fork Oil Leaks
Jul 17, 2023 Service bulletinGuided Diagnosis for Front Brake System Bleeding
Jul 13, 2023 Service bulletinFinial Drive Chain Maintenance Precautions
Jul 10, 2023 Service bulletinProcedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine_Rev.01. Applicability: All Models
Jun 16, 2023 Service bulletinPrecautions to Follow During Crankcase Cleaning
May 16, 2023 Service bulletinProcedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine
Sep 23, 2022 Service bulletinOverview of Rear Brake System Updates
Aug 5, 2022 Service bulletinCR235 –
Jul 18, 2022 Service bulletinOverview of Rear Brake System Updates
May 2, 2022 Service bulletinService Operation Manual Update 2022

See all 22 bulletins for the 2003 Ducati 749

What 2003 Ducati 749 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 16, 2005 · Engine · 9,100 miles · CA · fire

There is a recall campaign for year 2004 of my bike, ducati st4s, recall # 05v221000 re. Air box breather hose in contact w/ the horizontal exhaust pipe resulting in possible fire. My bike is the same model but year 2003. In the choices menu my bike was not listed so I entered the first one on the list, the 749, but this complaint is for the st4s. My breather hose is in contact with the exhaust and has melted/caught fire so year 2003 (and possibly earlier) should be included in this recall. I caught it and luckily the damage is only on the hose. Thank you for your attention.

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Questions about the 2003 Ducati 749

Is the 2003 Ducati 749 reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Ducati 749, fewer than a typical 749 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Ducati 749?

Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2003 Ducati 749 have?

1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.

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2003 Ducati 749 problems