Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer Problems by Year
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer, across 2 model years (2017–2018). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2018 Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer: 1 complaint, 1 recall
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 800 Cafe Racer problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 2 | 0 |
All Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer | 1 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2017 Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer | 2 | 1 | — | Service Brakes |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2017 (2), 2018 (1). 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 800 Cafe Racer?
Service Brakes, with 3 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.