Ducati Sport Classic Problems by Year
NHTSA has 143 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Ducati Sport Classic, across 2 model years (2006–2007). The 2006 model year has the most complaints (75). The most reported problem area overall is fuel system, gasoline.
Ducati Sport Classic years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Sport Classic model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 Sport Classic: 75 complaints, 1 recall
- 2007 Sport Classic: 68 complaints, 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 Sport Classic problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 127 | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Ducati Sport Classic problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2007: fuel system, gasoline (60)
- 2006: fuel system, gasoline (67)
All Ducati Sport Classic model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Sport Classic | 68 | 1 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2006 Sport Classic | 75 | 1 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ducati Sport Classic years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2006 (75), 2007 (68). 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 Sport Classic?
Fuel System, Gasoline, with 127 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Ducati Sport Classic have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.