1996 Ducati 900SSSP Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 26, 2001 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 900SSSP years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Ducati 900SSSP. That is the most of any 900SSSP model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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

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Most common 1996 Ducati 900SSSP problems

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

Structure2
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure2100%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 1 complaints
2000: 1200012001: 120011

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1996 Ducati 900SSSP recalls (1)

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Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation componentsDec 8, 1997 · NHTSA campaign 97V222000 · 2,380 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The rear brake reaction rod nut and bolt will need to be replaced.

Risk: This condition can cause increased braking effort.

Fix: Dealers will replace the rear brake reaction rod nut and bolt with a new modified nut and bolt.

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.

The main frame of the motorcycle cracked across the upper frame tubes at the welds where the stearing head is attached to the remainder of the frame. Because i noticed the damage before complete failure occured there were no injuries. Had complete failure occured the motorcycle would have been un…

Structure · received Jun 23, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 747293

Frame cracking is a problem with ducati 900cc motorcycles. It is a regular topic of discussion on the web sites and on group rides. Depending on location and milage the dealer reaction has varied from warrentied frame replacement to denial of manufacturer fault. While i have not experianced this…

Structure · received Jan 25, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 717884

Other Ducati 900SSSP years

← 1995 900SSSP · 1997 900SSSP →

YearComplaintsRecalls
1997 900SSSP01
199621
1995 900SSSP11

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ducati 900SSSP?

Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Ducati 900SSSP?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1996 Ducati 900SSSP a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 900SSSP model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.