2015 Ducati Monster Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Monster years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ducati Monster. That is the most of any Monster model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (4 complaints, 100%), typically at around 3,200 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Ducati Monster 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 4 | 100% | 3,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Ducati Monster recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2015 Ducati Monster.
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
- Extended Stopping Distance (PE21003) — opened Feb 18, 2021, closed Jul 9, 2021, led to recall 21V315000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The rear brake on my Motorcycle failed before 500 miles. The dealer had to bleed extensively. It failed again a few months later. The second dealer bled it but refused to submit a warranty claim. It failed again and was bled on two occasions and warranty claims were submitted and it was rebled on…
Rear brakes have completely failed. Front brake requires pumping repeatedly. Both these are well reported in on-line ducati monster forums as recurrent and dangerous problems. Dealer declines to remedy situation other than to bleed brakes, that according to forums will recur. Some forums suggest…
Rear brake goes to zero effective stopping power over time requiring a re-bleed of the system...within 2 months it becomes ineffective again...again...again
The rear brake system consistently and frequently allows air into the system and renders the rear brake ineffective. The brakes requires bleeding and once that is done the brake works for a time. If the motorcycle is not ridden for a week or so this seems to speed up the process of air getting into…
Other Ducati Monster years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 Monster | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Monster | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ducati Monster?
Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Ducati Monster?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2015 Ducati Monster a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Monster model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.