1991-2000 · 5 model years
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the Ducati 900S across 5 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 1996 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the fuel system.
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
These motorcycles were produced with incorrect certification labels. Incorrect tire rim data is printed on these labels. A tire size of 120/70 zr mt 3.5X17 rim at 32.7 Psi cold, and 170/c0 zr mt 5.50X17 rim at 36.9 Psi cold. The proper rim size is mt...
Left and right rearview mirrors lack enough up and down/ side to side adjustment to where you can not see traffic in rear or either side of motorcycle. Dealer contacted. *Ak *mr *jg
During an investigation of a strong fuel smell in the passenger compartment I found that there was a crack in the top of the fuel pump which at some previous time had been patched with a grey substance. The top of the fuel pump, which is mounted in the top of the fuel tank, contained some gasoline which had leaked out of the tank under pressure. As a felt the top of the pump (the car was idling) I happened to touch the electrical connector on the top of the pump. The connector was extremely hot and was sizzling....
When I removed the pump I discovered that wires on the pump inside the fuel tank were burnt and the insulation had melted. I replaced the pump from saab and I kept the damaged pump.*Ak
While changing oil noticed that swing arm had a crack. Manufacturer has been notified. Please provide further information.*Ak
When driving under normal braking conditions or when attempting to come to a complete stop, front of motorcycle will shake. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced some springs in the suspension, problem has yet to reoccur. Consumer unsure if additional problem may occur due to replacement of the springs.*Ak brake lights and horn are inoperable and fuse blows repeatedly due to an electrical short. A bad shake in the front suspension when braking and coming to a stop, mechanic couldn't find anything wrong to cause the shaking, but they cleaned the brake rotors. *Yh
If motorcycle is dropped fuel discharges from closed and locked filler cap.
Transmission jumped out of park into reverse, causing collision.
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (2), fuel system (2), suspension (2) most often.
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Ducati 900S model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data
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