1996 Ducati 900S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 900S years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Ducati 900S. That is the most of any 900S model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Ducati 900S problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Ducati 900S recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: These motorcycles were produced with incorrect certification labels. Incorrect tire rim data is printed on these labels. A tire size of 120/70 zr mt 3.5x17 rim at 32.7 psi cold, and 170/c0 zr mt 5.50x17 rim at 36.9 psi cold. The proper rim size is mt 3.50x17 and mt 4.50x17.
Risk: Incorrect tire inflation could occur increasing the risk of a tire failure and possible vehicle crash.
Fix: A new certification data label will be mailed to owners for installation on their motorcycles. If the owner desires, a ducati dealer can install this label for them.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Transmission jumped out of park into reverse, causing collision.
A seal pops and spreads oil all over the rear wheel and the road. Please describe.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ducati 900S?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Ducati 900S?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Ducati 900S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 900S model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.