Ducati Scrambler Problems by Year
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Ducati Scrambler, across 8 model years (2015–2022). The 2015 model year has the most complaints (8). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Ducati Scrambler years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Scrambler model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2015 Scrambler: 8 complaints, 1 recall
- 2016 Scrambler: 4 complaints, 1 recall
- 2019 Scrambler: 3 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2020 Scrambler: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2021 Scrambler: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2022 Scrambler: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Ducati Scrambler problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 14 | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Ducati Scrambler model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Scrambler | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2021 Scrambler | 1 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2020 Scrambler | 1 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2019 Scrambler | 3 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2018 Scrambler | 2 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2017 Scrambler | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2016 Scrambler | 4 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2015 Scrambler | 8 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ducati Scrambler years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2015 (8), 2016 (4), 2019 (3). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Ducati Scrambler?
Service Brakes, with 14 complaints across 7 model years.
How many recalls does the Ducati Scrambler have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.