2006 Ducati S4 R 2006 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 6, 2010 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other S4 R 2006 years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ducati S4 R 2006. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (4 complaints, 67%), typically at around 4,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2006 Ducati S4 R 2006 problems

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

Fuel System, Gasoline4 · ~4,000 mi
Structure2 · ~11,000 mi
Suspension1 · ~6,625 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline467%4,000——
Structure233%11,000——
Suspension117%6,625——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 4 complaints
2007: 1200712009: 1200912010: 420104

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Ducati S4 R 2006 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Ducati S4 R 2006.

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.

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 Jul 6, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10341676

2006 ducati s2r800 "plastic" fuel tank starting to deform. Not retaining original shape. Concerns of possible rupture or leaks. Getting worse with age. Under warranty in 2008, a ducati shop examined the fuel tank and dismissed it as warrentable. Date below is approximate. *tr

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jun 29, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10340596

Expanding and leaking plastic fuel tank. Presents fire danger and ill fitment in the frame. *tr

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jun 18, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10336955

The plastic fuel tank on my motorcycle is deforming. As a result, it is difficult to remove the tank from the bike, and the tank does not sit properly on the frame. *tr

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jun 17, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10336905

Ducati motorcycle gas tank. The basic shape and form of the tank is deforming and bulging. Uneven bumps appearing on the surface. *tr

Structure · received Aug 20, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10281223

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YearComplaintsRecalls
200660

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ducati S4 R 2006?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, structure, suspension problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Ducati S4 R 2006?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 Ducati S4 R 2006 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S4 R 2006 model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.