2007 Ducati Monster S4RS Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 18, 2014 · 29 owner complaints analyzed

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Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Ducati Monster S4RS. That is the most of any Monster S4RS model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (24 complaints, 83%), typically at around 7,250 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering 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 2007 Ducati Monster S4RS problems

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

Fuel System, Gasoline24 · ~7,250 mi
Structure3 · ~5,000 mi
Electrical System2 · ~5,088 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~5,440 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~6,759 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline2483%7,250——
Structure310%5,000——
Electrical System27%5,088——
Engine and Engine Cooling13%5,440——
Fuel/propulsion System13%6,759——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 15 complaints
2007: 2200722009: 6200962010: 152010152011: 3201132012: 2201222014: 120141

n = 29 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Ducati Monster S4RS recalls (1)

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Engine and engine coolingOct 11, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V477000 · 8 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the water impeller does not turn due to the installation of an incorrect layshaft. Improper operation of the water pump could occur causing overheating of the engine components and possibly engine seizure.

Risk: If the engine stopped while the motorcycle was being driven, it could increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will check the water pump for proper operation and will replace it if necessary free of charge. The recall began on november 14, 2007. Owner 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.

2008 ducati monster s4rs voltage rectifier/regulator over heats and catches fire. Melts and destroys other components surrounding the unit, such as the oil breather tank and the seat. This problem is identified in the nhtsa database for other ducati models. The voltage rectifier is used on many…

Electrical System · received Mar 18, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10573276

This ducati monster s4rs motorcycle is one of the many that experienced deformation of the fuel tank and compromise of the internal fuel pump of the motorcycle. The cause of the deformation is due to incompatibility with fuel itself; very possibly ethanol in particular. This motorcycle's gas tank…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Sep 4, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10473832

The fuel tank is deforming and continues to get worse. *tr

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jan 16, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10443930

My motorcycle has a plastic gas tank which has begun to expand and distort. The outside dimensions of the tank have increased and it now does not sit correctly in the frame and it presses against the ignition switch which is now seriously distorted. Previously the tank would open and close without…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Sep 9, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10424474

2007 ducati monster s4rs plastic tank is swelling. Was replaced under warranty once. New warranted tank has now swelled. Ducati has thus far, said it is only a cosmetic issue. However there are the chances of the tank splitting, swelling to the point that it will not latch down or swell to the…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Aug 16, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10419683

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2007291
2006 Monster S4RS30

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ducati Monster S4RS?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, structure, electrical system problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 24 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Ducati Monster S4RS?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2007 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 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.