1995 Ducati 916 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 916 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1995 Ducati 916 so far. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 0owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
1995 Ducati 916 recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Wheels:hubcap/cover
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with a rear wheel hub spindle. Internal cracks may be present on the rear wheel spindle.
Risk: This condition could cause the spindle to fail affecting the control of the motorcycle, and could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear wheel spindle and replace if necessary.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The throttle control linkage pin was not lubricated properly.
Risk: The engine may not return to proper idle.
Fix: Dealers will lubricate the throttle control linkage pin using grease containing molybdenum disulphide.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: The teflon bushing for the throttle cable can slide out of the throttle cable housing.
Risk: This condition can cause the accelerator to stick open partially, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will modify the throttle cable assembly by eliminating the teflon bushing inside the cable.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Problem: Some motorcycles were produced without the application of the proper loctite adhesive on the rear brake disc and counter shaft chain sprocket screws.
Risk: This condition can potentially cause the brake disc to become loose, interfere with the brake caliper support plate, causing noise and reduced rear brake performance increasing the risk of an accident.
Fix: Dealers will remove, inspect, clean and reinstall the rear brake disc screws and counter shaft chain sprocket screws and apply the proper loctite adhesive.
Unknown or other
Problem: The side stand spring plate on the retractable side stand can break allowing the side stand to drop and possibly hit the ground while the vehicle is in motion.
Risk: This condition could affect the control of the motorcycle and increase the potential for a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will replace the spring plate on the affected motorcycles.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Rear brake disc separation (PE95003) — opened Jan 24, 1995, closed May 31, 1995, led to recall 95V109000.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Ducati 916?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Ducati 916?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Ducati 916 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 916 model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.