2007 Ducati Monster 696 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 12, 2012 · 11 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Monster 696 years
Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Ducati Monster 696. That is the most of any Monster 696 model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (10 complaints, 91%), typically at around 7,450 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Ducati Monster 696
Ducati Monster 696 (Linke Seite). Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Auge=mit, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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

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Most common 2007 Ducati Monster 696 problems

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

Fuel System, Gasoline10 · ~7,450 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline1091%7,450——
Fuel/propulsion System19%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 5 complaints
2009: 3200932010: 5201052011: 2201122012: 120121

n = 11 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Ducati Monster 696 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 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.

The gas tank on this motorcycle is plastic and has swollen to the point that it will not securely latch to the frame. It has swollen against the latch that connects it and into the ignition system. If you ride this bike, you are riding it without the tank connected to the bike. *tr

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jun 12, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10461315

I have a warped/expanding gas tank on a 2007 ducati monster 695 motorcycle. *tr

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jun 16, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10407129

Ethanol reacts with the plastic tank causing it to expand resulting in possible gas leaking. Warping of the tank and expansion signs are visible. Nothing has been done yet to correct this issue. *tr

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Feb 15, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10382686

2007 ducati monster 695 fuel tank is expanding and warping. Tank is a plastic construction and shows signs of changes in size. *tr

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Sep 16, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10355892

The plastic gas tank on my 2007 ducati monster 695 is expanding, the rubber mounts that hold it to the frame have now completely overlapped the frame on one side, and it is expanding over the ignition switch and putting considerable pressure on it. I don't know how much more it will expand before…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Sep 8, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10354561

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ducati Monster 696?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 10 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Ducati Monster 696?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2007 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 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.