Ducati Monster S4 R Problems by Year
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Ducati Monster S4 R, across 4 model years (2004–2007). The 2006 model year has the most complaints (12). The most reported problem area overall is fuel system, gasoline.
Ducati Monster S4 R years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Monster S4 R model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 Monster S4 R: 12 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2007 Monster S4 R: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
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 S4 R problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Ducati Monster S4 R model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Monster S4 R | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2006 Monster S4 R | 12 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2005 Monster S4 R | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2004 Monster S4 R | 0 | 0 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ducati Monster S4 R years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2006 (12), 2007 (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 S4 R?
Fuel System, Gasoline, with 12 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Ducati Monster S4 R have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.