2006 Ducati 749 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 31, 2017 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 749 years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ducati 749. That is the most of any 749 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 7,250 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2006 Ducati 749 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train2 · ~7,250 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~9,500 mi
Fuel System, Other1
Steering1 · ~5,000 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~3,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train240%7,250——
Engine and Engine Cooling120%———
Fuel System, Gasoline120%9,500——
Fuel System, Other120%———
Steering120%5,000——
Unknown or Other120%3,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2006, with 1 complaints
2006: 1200612007: 1200712008: 1200812009: 1200912017: 120171

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Ducati 749 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Ducati 749.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

This is for aftermarket "ducabike" (http://www.ducabike.com/) set of foot pegs not the ducati motorcycle itself. The set comes with folding pegs that are supposed to fold upward. The problem is the design. The pegs can turn on their axle and fold downwards. This happened to me while riding and i…

Unknown or Other · received Jan 31, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10948621

Vehicle stalls ftrquently when at idle, when slowing and/or stopping. *tr

Engine and Engine Cooling · received May 21, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10269655

Vehicle: '06 ducati 749 superbike. Purchased new. This past summer, with approx. 9,500 on this vehicle, the clutched slipped twice; once when the temp. Was 115, once when it was 85. Never happened before or since. But obviously, if the bike won't "go", i am very much at-risk for getting bumped into…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Feb 11, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10217657

The fuel pump flange that holds the fuel pump into the tank on the 2006 ducati multistrada 620 dark has failed on 2 occasions. Each time has presented a large fire hazard. The first time the bike has parked unattended in our garage and we returned home to find the whole tank of fuel had drained…

Fuel System, Other · received Mar 26, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10186240

On november 24th i was in a single vehicle accident. While riding my 2006 749 ducati the front tire was wobbling back and forth and the back tire began to do the same. I was unable to control the bike and subsequently crashed into a guard rail, fracturing 5 vertebra, breaking an arm and a foot…

Power Train · received Dec 5, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10175152

Other Ducati 749 years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
200650
2004 74931
2003 74911

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ducati 749?

Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Ducati 749?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 Ducati 749 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 749 model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.