2006 Ducati Monster 696 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Monster 696 years
- Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ducati Monster 696. That ranks 4th out of 6 Monster 696 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 14,300 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Ducati Monster 696 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/propulsion System | 1 | 50% | 14,300 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 50% | 5,643 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Ducati Monster 696 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Ducati Monster 696.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ducati monster m620 dark motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph and applying the throttle, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and after a few minutes the failure recurred. The process was repetitive. The following day the…
My ducati has a plastic gas tank which has begun to expand and deform. The outside dimensions of the tank have increased and it now does not sit correctly in the frame especially on the right side, the handlebars hit it on turning, and it presses against the ignition switch. Previously it opened…
Other Ducati Monster 696 years
← 2005 Monster 696 · 2007 Monster 696 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Monster 696 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Monster 696 | 5 | 1 |
| 2008 Monster 696 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 Monster 696 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 Monster 696 | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ducati Monster 696?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Ducati Monster 696?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Ducati Monster 696 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Monster 696 model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.