2005 Ducati Monster 620 Dark Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 28, 2011 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Monster 620 Dark years
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Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Ducati Monster 620 Dark. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 14,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2005 Ducati Monster 620 Dark problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~14,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline1100%14,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2005 Ducati Monster 620 Dark recalls (1)

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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpSep 28, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V373000 · 402 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the fuel pump and ignition relays installed during production could be defective. This can cause the instrument panel to stop functioning and the engine to stop.

Risk: If the engine stopped while the motorcycle was being driven, it could increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump and igntion relays. The recall is expected to begin during october 2006. Owners may contact ducati at 1-408-253-0499.

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.

2005 ducati monster 620 with a plastic tank that is expanding. The dimensions of the tank have changed so much that the tank now interferes with the tank latch, the handlebars now make contact with the tank when turning, and it is pressed against the ignition switch. The tank rubber mounts no…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jul 23, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10278080

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ducati Monster 620 Dark?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Ducati Monster 620 Dark?

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 620 Dark a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Monster 620 Dark model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.