Ducati 900S Problems by Year
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Ducati 900S, across 3 model years (1996–2000). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Ducati 900S years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 900S model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2000 900S: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1996 900S: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 1997 900S: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Ducati 900S problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Ducati 900S model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 900S | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1997 900S | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1996 900S | 2 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ducati 900S years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2000 (2), 1996 (2), 1997 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Ducati 900S?
Electrical System, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Ducati 900S have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.