Ducati Monster Problems by Year
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Ducati Monster, across 3 model years (2007–2015). The 2015 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Ducati Monster years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Monster model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2015 Monster: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2013 Monster: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2007 Monster: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Ducati Monster problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Ducati Monster model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Monster | 4 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2013 Monster | 2 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2007 Monster | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ducati Monster years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2015 (4), 2013 (2), 2007 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Ducati Monster?
Service Brakes, with 5 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Ducati Monster have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.