I purchased a 1998 ducati st2 in may 2008 with 3946 miles on the odometer. I checked your site and found there was a recall notice for the fuel system hoses(99v048000). The original owner did not have any recall work performed. I made an appointment with my local ducati dealer to have the recall work done. Their backlog was 6 weeks. The bike needed a new clutch so I took it to my local mechanic. While working on the bike he noticed it had drivable issues. 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. I contacted the dealer who called the ducati rep to see if they would replace the hoses/fuel pump. The service manager gave up due to a lack of response. He told me to call the ducati rep which I did. I am not getting any response. I wanted to know if your recall covered the fuel pump as well as the hoses since the fuel pump malfunction was a direct result of the faulty hoses. I also contacted the nhsta because I have gotten no response from ducati.
The worst 1998 Ducati ST2 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
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- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
Recalls 2
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. The front sprocket stop plate on the gearbox transmission shaft can come off damaging the chain.
- Risk
- This condition can the driver to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front sprocket stop plate.
Recall number 99V137000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel lines inside the fuel tank can leak.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace this fuel line.
Recall number 99V048000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Ducati ST2 16
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Overview of Rear Brake System Updates
- CR235 –
- Overview of Rear Brake System Updates
- Service Operation Manual Update 2022
- Rules for Battery Replacement Under Warranty
- Tips & Tricks V 01
- Tips & Tricks V25
- Tips & Tricks
- Tips & Tricks Ver 12. Applicability: All models, all model years
- Tips & Tricks Ver 03. Applicability: All models, all model years
What 1998 Ducati ST2 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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. *ak
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Questions about the 1998 Ducati ST2
Is the 1998 Ducati ST2 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1998 Ducati ST2, close to a typical ST2 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Ducati ST2?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Ducati ST2 have?
2 recalls, covering power train and fuel system, gasoline.
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