Ducati Monster 821 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Ducati Monster 821, across 7 model years (2015–2021). The 2018 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Ducati Monster 821 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Monster 821 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2018 Monster 821: 3 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2019 Monster 821: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
- 2015 Monster 821: 1 complaint, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Ducati Monster 821 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Ducati Monster 821 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Monster 821 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2020 Monster 821 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2019 Monster 821 | 1 | 3 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2018 Monster 821 | 3 | 3 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2017 Monster 821 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2016 Monster 821 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2015 Monster 821 | 1 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ducati Monster 821 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2018 (3), 2019 (1), 2015 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Ducati Monster 821?
Service Brakes, with 3 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Ducati Monster 821 have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.