2008 Ducati Monster 696 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Monster 696 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Ducati Monster 696. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Monster 696 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (6 complaints, 86%), typically at around 3,155 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 System, Gasoline | 6 | 86% | 3,155 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 14% | 3,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Ducati Monster 696 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 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.
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 2008 ducati monster 695. It has 4,900 trouble-free miles, but the gas tank is now expanding. There are ripples forming on the sides of the tank and the key latch is now pressed up against the tank itself. *tr
Vehicle: 2008 ducati monster s4rs tricolore (motorcycle) issue: excessive expansion of the fuel tank causing material yield and fitment problems _______________________________________________________ 1) normal use of gas tank (refueling) over a period of two years. 2) fuel tank is: a) expanding…
Fuel tank on my motorcycle swelling from ethanol. The model is a monster s4rs. *tr
My motorcycle has a plastic gas tank which has begun to expand. The outside dimensions of the tank have increased and it now does not sit correctly in the frame and it presses against the ignition switch. Previously it opened and closed without problems, now i have to wedge it against the ignition…
The plastic fuel tank on my ducati monster 695 is expanding, making it difficult to latch and secure properly. *tr
Other Ducati Monster 696 years
← 2007 Monster 696 · 2009 Monster 696 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Monster 696 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Monster 696 | 5 | 1 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 Monster 696 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 Monster 696 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 Monster 696 | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ducati Monster 696?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, fuel system, other problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Ducati Monster 696?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.