2018 Ducati Monster 1200 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Monster 1200 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ducati Monster 1200. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Monster 1200 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 2,500 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 | 3 | 100% | 2,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Ducati Monster 1200 recalls (4)
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Monster 797, Monster 1200, Supersport, 2016-2020 XDiavel, and 2018-2020 Monster 821 motorcycles. Air may permeate the rear brake system.
Risk: Air in the system may reduce effectiveness of the rear brakes, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install new rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Power train:manual transmission
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ducati Monster 1200, Monster 821, SuperSport and SuperSport S motorcycles. The shift lever may have been incorrectly assembled, possibly resulting in the shift knob detaching from the lever.
Risk: If the shift knob detaches, the rider may not be able to shift gears, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the gear lever shift knob tightness, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-18-007.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2018 1299 motorcycles (including STD, S, FE and SL models), Monster 1200 motorcycles (including S and R models), Multistrada motorcycles (including S and PP models), 2015-2017 Panigale R, 2016-2018 XDaviel S motorcycles and 2017-2018 Scrambler 800 Café Racer motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail.
Risk: If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 15, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696.
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.
I purchased a used Ducati Monster 821 2018 in February of 2020. The rear brake pedal was very spongy. I thought it was a quirk of a Ducati Monster. I took the motorcycle for an annual inspection in May of 2021 at a non-Ducati dealer and was told that I have no rear brake. It was also mentioned that…
I currently own a 2018 ducati monster 1200s that i purchased last year new; the motorcycle has less than 1000 miles when the rear brakes completely failed. No brake fluid leak or brake pad issue seen. Rear brake pedal bottoms out without actuating brakes. I traded at 2014 ducati monster 1200 for…
After a few months own this new ducati i started to lose feel and effects from using the rear brake . And quickly the rear brake is now 100% failed , will not slow or stop the bike at all . Brought in too ducati and was told there might be a possible recall for rear brake lines but i do not see…
Other Ducati Monster 1200 years
← 2017 Monster 1200 · 2019 Monster 1200 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Monster 1200 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Monster 1200 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 Monster 1200 | 2 | 3 |
| 2018 | 3 | 4 |
| 2017 Monster 1200 | 0 | 4 |
| 2016 Monster 1200 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 Monster 1200 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 Monster 1200 | 9 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ducati Monster 1200?
Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Ducati Monster 1200?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.