2006 Ducati Monster S4 R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Monster S4 R years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ducati Monster S4 R. That is the most of any Monster S4 R model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (12 complaints, 100%), typically at around 7,064 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 12owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Ducati Monster S4 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 | 12 | 100% | 7,064 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Ducati Monster S4 R recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Ducati Monster S4 R.
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.
2006 ducati monster s2r gas tank is expanding and flexing. Eventual failure would lead to fuel leaking onto hot engine and exhaust parts. *tr
My motorcycle has a plastic gas tank which has begun to expand. The outside dimensions of the tank have increased and it now does not sit correctly in the frame, the handlebars hit it on turning, and it presses against the ignition switch. Previously it opened and closed without problems, now i…
Plastic fuel tank swelling. *tr
I own a 2006 ducati monster s2r-1000 (purchased new 11/2006), and it has a plastic gas tank that has become distorted from its original shape. My fuel tank has become distorted on the left/ right sides of the tank in the area where my knees touch the tank. There is some type of demformation around…
I have a 2006 ducati monster s2r1000 with approximately 2500 miles on it. My motorcycle has a plastic gas tank which has begun to expand. The outside dimensions of the tank have increased and it now does not sit correctly in the frame, the handlebars hit it on turning, and it presses against the…
Other Ducati Monster S4 R years
← 2005 Monster S4 R · 2007 Monster S4 R →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Monster S4 R | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 Monster S4 R | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Monster S4 R | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ducati Monster S4 R?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Ducati Monster S4 R?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Ducati Monster S4 R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Monster S4 R model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.