Ducati Supersport Problems by Year
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the Ducati Supersport, across 5 model years (2017–2021). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is visibility/wiper.
Ducati Supersport years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Supersport model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 Supersport: 7 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2019 Supersport: 4 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2018 Supersport: 4 complaints, 4 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 Supersport problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Ducati Supersport model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Supersport | 2 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2020 Supersport | 2 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2019 Supersport | 4 | 3 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2018 Supersport | 4 | 4 | — | Visibility/wiper | |
| 2017 Supersport | 7 | 4 | — | Visibility/wiper |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ducati Supersport years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2017 (7), 2019 (4), 2018 (4). 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 Supersport?
Visibility/wiper, with 8 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Ducati Supersport have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.