2006 Ducati Monster S4RS Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 28, 2011 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Monster S4RS years
Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ducati Monster S4RS. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Monster S4RS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 3,550 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for 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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Most common 2006 Ducati Monster S4RS problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel System, Gasoline3 · ~3,550 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline3100%3,550——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 2 complaints
2010: 2201022011: 120111

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Ducati Monster S4RS recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Ducati Monster S4RS.

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.

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…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Dec 28, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10441444

Gas tank swelling and pushing forward on the ignition switch making it impossible to latch the tank down secure. *tr

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jun 28, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10340534

2006 ducati monster s2r800 dark motorcycle- fuel tank warped inexplicably at the fuel pump mounting flange, causing a dangerous fuel leak over the horizontal cylinder head. Only the recommended fuel octane level was used, no fuel additives used whatsoever. It is my understanding that this…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jun 18, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10339041

Other Ducati Monster S4RS years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2007 Monster S4RS291
200630

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ducati Monster S4RS?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Ducati Monster S4RS?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 Ducati Monster S4RS a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Monster S4RS model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.