2016 Ducati Scrambler Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Scrambler years
- Not enough data 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ducati Scrambler. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Scrambler model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 6,600 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Ducati Scrambler 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 | 3 | 75% | 6,600 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 25% | 120 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Ducati Scrambler recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center stand
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ducati Scrambler motorcycles manufactured February 17, 2015, to November 11, 2016. The affected vehicles have a side stand pivot nut that can detach, potentially causing the side stand position sensor to no longer function properly.
Risk: If the side stand position sensor does not function properly, the engine may stall, or the motorcycle may be ridden while the stand is still down. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand pivot bolt, free of charge. The recall began on begin January 24, 2017. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-16-004.
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.
After sitting for the winter, I took the motorcycle out for a ride. During the ride, while depressing the rear brake pedal, there was no resistance indicating no braking. While trying to evaluate any braking ability, I depressed the rear brake pedal with no braking effect. I took it back home, and…
Rear brake foot lever bottoms out when applied. No brake function. Brake fluid level is full. Bike has 8,200 miles on the odometer and 7,500 was performed at 7,300 miles. Motorcycle was in motion when fail happened.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ducati scrambler sixty2. The contact stated that while riding the motorcycle at 5 mph, the rear brakes failed to activate upon depressing the foot pedal, without warning. The motorcycle was not taken to be diagnosed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified…
During normal operation, driving straight down the street at about 40mph, the engine shut down. When i pulled to the side, and turned the ignition back on, fuel poured from under the tank. What had happened was that the connection between the fuel line and the pump had disconnected. When i turned…
Other Ducati Scrambler years
← 2015 Scrambler · 2017 Scrambler →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Scrambler | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Scrambler | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 Scrambler | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Scrambler | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Scrambler | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Scrambler | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 Scrambler | 8 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ducati Scrambler?
Owners most often report service brakes, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Ducati Scrambler?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Ducati Scrambler a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Scrambler model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.