2005 Ducati Monster S2 R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Monster S2 R years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Ducati Monster S2 R. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (23 complaints, 82%), typically at around 6,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 28owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Ducati Monster S2 R 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 | 23 | 82% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 14% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 4% | 4,300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Ducati Monster S2 R recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front:shock absorber
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the incorrect rear shock absorber rocker arm was installed during production.
Risk: The incorrect component could potentially fail causing the vehicle to crash without prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear shock absorber rocker arm and replace it if necessary free of charge. The recall began on june 15, 2005. Owners may contact ducati at 408-253-0499.
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.
Plastic gas tank has expanded and warped, causing tank vents to stop working effectively. Gasoline now leaks and sprays extensively from the top of the tank, covering the tank and surrounding areas with gasoline. Gasoline also leaks extensively from the overflow tube onto my garage floor. The…
The plastic fuel tank on this and other ducati motorcycles expand with generally available north american gasoline, such that the tank cannot be attached to the front attachment at the ignition key area, near the handle bars. This makes the fuel tank not secured to the forward part of the…
After several tank replacement by ducati the problem persists. Tank keeps swelling and puts stress on the latch so that it can't be unlatch to get to the battery or for service . Tank also doesn't sit firm on frame at pik swelling time . Tank also leaks fuel at bottom around seal while swelling is…
The plastic fuel tank has expanded due to ethanol in the gasoline. It is pressing on the ignition switch and can no longer be mounted or removed in the normal fashion. *tr
Plastic fuel tank is swollen or warped making it hard to lift the tank for service. Also, tank doesn't sit correctly on the frame, the rubber frame bumpers seem to have moved outward enough to not sit flush with the frame. This seems to be an ongoing problem with numerous models in the ducati line…
Other Ducati Monster S2 R years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 28 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ducati Monster S2 R?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, other problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 23 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Ducati Monster S2 R?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Ducati Monster S2 R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Monster S2 R model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.