1996 Ducati 916 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 916 years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 Ducati 916. That is the most of any 916 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Ducati 916 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1996 Ducati 916 recalls (2)
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.
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.
Consumer received recall 99v360000 in may 30,2000, and has contacted dealer 3 times . Consumer was told by dealer that they do not have the equipment to perform recall repairs, and did not know when they would have it available . In meantime consumer has unsafe motorcycle. Recall not performed in…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ducati 916?
Owners most often report steering problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Ducati 916?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 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 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.