2017 Ducati Monster 797 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Monster 797 years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Ducati Monster 797. That is the most of any Monster 797 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Ducati Monster 797 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 | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2017 Ducati Monster 797 recalls (1)
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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.
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.
The rear brake pedal is soft and difficult to engage properly.
Other Ducati Monster 797 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Monster 797 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Monster 797 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Monster 797 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ducati Monster 797?
Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Ducati Monster 797?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Ducati Monster 797 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Monster 797 model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.