2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Monster 1100 EVO years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO. That is the most of any Monster 1100 EVO model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (4 complaints, 80%), typically at around 9,200 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 4 | 80% | 9,200 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 20% | 9,400 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads
Problem: Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012 848, streetfighter, hypermotard, multistrada, and monster motorcycles. The friction material may detach from the backing plate of the rear brake pads.
Risk: If the friction material detaches, there would be a sudden loss of rear brake efficiency, increasing the stopping distance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace, as necessary, the rear brake pads free of charge. The safety recall began on may 21, 2012. Owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or go to their website at www.ducati.com.
Wheels:rim
Problem: Ducati is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 monster 1100 evo motorcycles, manufactured from january 17, 2011, through january 24, 2012 and equipped with rear rims marked with code du6-rr. Over time, the spokes on the rear wheel rim may develop cracks.
Risk: Cracks may lead to failure of the rear wheel rim, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear wheel rim, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2012. Owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or go to their website at www.ducati.com.
Fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Ducati is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 hypermotard and monster motorcycles manufactured from june 25, 2011, through november 30, 2011. The fuel lines contain micro-cracking due to insufficient drying of raw materials prior to extrusion.
Risk: This could cause a fuel leak, which in the presence of an ignition source, may lead to a fire and increased risk of property damage or personal injury.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel lines free of charge. The safety recall began on march 1, 2012. Owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or go to their website at www.ducati.com.
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
- Extended Stopping Distance (PE21003) — opened Feb 18, 2021, closed Jul 9, 2021, led to recall 21V315000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Rear brake pedal unexpectedly soft. Brakes bled in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and fluid use (DOT5.1). Brake regains firmness, but quickly looses effectiveness and becomes soft, limiting braking capability. Alternate bleeding method also attempted with similar results. Brake pedal…
The rear brake went out twice. I had it fixed under warranty in september of 2013. Now it is out of warranty and the rear brake is out again. The company refuses to fix the issue till i pay out of pocket first. The rear brake pedal travels to the floor with no bite at all. I've read on forums that…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ducati monster 1100 evo 1100. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the abs warning light illuminated and the rear wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the rear brakes failed. As a result, the rear master cylinder, the…
Riding on level road, cruising about 40 mph. Front brakes lock and would not release. This pitched me over the handle bars, i.e. Stoppie. The problem was the rear brake pads "disappeared" and the remaining rear pad backing plate caused over heating of rear rotor and rear master cylinder. Red hot…
My son was killed in a crash on i-270 in columbus ohio at the sr 315 interchange. According to an eyewitness he had just passed her about 70-75 mph, in the third lane from the birm out of 5. Began struggling with control, she said the rear of the bike was shimmying. The loss of control got…
Other Ducati Monster 1100 EVO years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 3 |
| 2011 Monster 1100 EVO | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO?
Owners most often report service brakes, electronic stability control (esc), steering problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Monster 1100 EVO model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.