2005 Ducati Monster 1000 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Monster 1000 years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Ducati Monster 1000. That is the most of any Monster 1000 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 3,500 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Ducati Monster 1000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 75% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Ducati Monster 1000 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front:shock absorber
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the incorrect rear shock absorber rocker arm was installed during production.
Risk: The incorrect component could potentially fail causing the vehicle to crash without prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear shock absorber rocker arm and replace it if necessary free of charge. The recall began on june 15, 2005. Owners may contact ducati at 408-253-0499.
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
- Fuel leak at pump/tank interface (PE10045) — opened Nov 4, 2010, closed Feb 28, 2011, led to recall 11V020000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Gas tank swollen, can't latch it down. Paint is bubbling and peeling.
Purchased a used '05 ducati mts 1000s ds from the local dealership. Two days after getting it home i noticed the strong smell of gasoline in the garage. I called dealership they suggested that was normal. A couple of days later i noticed staining on the frame rails beneath the seat and it smelled…
The plastic/composite gas tank/seat component is changing shape (expanding) over time. The first sign was fuel leaking around the fuel pump seals, slow at first, then dangerous levels. The seat pad, which attaches to the tank, cannot be properly secured due to the shifting of the bolt locations…
The fuel tank on my 2005 ducati multistrada 1000ds is warping and is jammed into the frame, it also has started to leak fuel this bike has 3500 miles on it. *tr
Other Ducati Monster 1000 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Monster 1000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ducati Monster 1000?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Ducati Monster 1000?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Ducati Monster 1000 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Monster 1000 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.