1999 Ducati 996BIP Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 23, 2007 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 996BIP years
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Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Ducati 996BIP. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 6,400 miles. 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 1999 Ducati 996BIP problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~6,400 mi
Wheels1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling150%6,400——
Wheels150%———

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: 1200012007: 120071

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Ducati 996BIP recalls (1)

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Wheels:hubcap/coverDec 23, 1999 · NHTSA campaign 99V360000 · 4,165 vehicles

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.

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.

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ducati 996bip. While riding 80 mph, the vehicle veered to the right. The contact pulled in the clutch and drifted the vehicle into a service station. The vehicle would not restart. The service station mechanic advised him to have the fuses checked. The fuses were intact…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Oct 23, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10206662

Consumer has contacted dealer in reference to recall nhtsa 99v360000/manufacturer's recall 99v360000 concerning wheels: disc: spider. Dealer stated that manufacturer has yet to send part/ tool to dealers to check to see if cracks have developed. In fact, there is only one part/tool manufactured…

Wheels · received Jun 20, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 863820

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YearComplaintsRecalls
199921

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ducati 996BIP?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, wheels problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Ducati 996BIP?

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

Was the 1999 Ducati 996BIP a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 996BIP model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.