2014 Ducati Monster 1200 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Monster 1200 years
- Not enough data 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ducati Monster 1200. That is the most of any Monster 1200 model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (9 complaints, 100%), typically at around 4,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Ducati Monster 1200 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 | 9 | 100% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 11% | 8,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Ducati Monster 1200 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2021 Monster 821, 2014-2021 Monster 1200 S/STD, and 2016-2019 Monster 1200 R motorcycles. The rear brake hoses may be susceptible to heat damage.
Risk: Damaged brake hoses may cause the rear brakes to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
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.
Since bike was new, rear brake has been ineffective in spite of repeated bleeding and fluid changes. Brake will start out firm, but become ineffective after several weeks.
The rear brake on the 2014 Ducati monster doesn't work, even after the dealer bleeds it, it will return to no braking power in a few weeks. Both the 2015 and 2016 Ducati years of this model have an active recall for their rear brake line, so the 2014 year should also have a recall, the model years…
I purchased the bike in 2015 with 411 miles on it from south sound motorcycles in fife, wa. The first year the brake worked fine. Then it stopped working. South sound bled it but it still didnt work. So they replaced everything on the rear brake from brembo as it comes as a set. It was good for…
The rear brake has never worked properly. Basically, it's useless. I have turned the caliper upside down so the bleed nipple is facing upwards so that any air in the lines will be removed when i change the fluid. I have even used racing brake fluid to no avail. The rear brake has to be pumped a…
Brakes: since purchased, the bike has had a issue with a loss of front and rear braking. Reccently, ducati released a recall for the 2015 and 2016 models to replace the rear brake line due to faulty crimping allowing air to bleed into the system. This issue does not only affect the 2015 and 2016…
Other Ducati Monster 1200 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Monster 1200 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Monster 1200 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 Monster 1200 | 2 | 3 |
| 2018 Monster 1200 | 3 | 4 |
| 2017 Monster 1200 | 0 | 4 |
| 2016 Monster 1200 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 Monster 1200 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 9 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ducati Monster 1200?
Owners most often report service brakes, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Ducati Monster 1200?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Ducati Monster 1200 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Monster 1200 model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.