2018 Ducati Monster 797 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 9, 2021 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Monster 797 years
Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2018 Ducati Monster 797 so far. 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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2018 Ducati Monster 797 recalls (1)

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Service brakes, hydraulicMay 4, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V315000 · 5,909 vehicles

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.

Other Ducati Monster 797 years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
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201801
2017 Monster 79711

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ducati Monster 797?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2018 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 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.