- The problem
- 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 3.50X17 and mt 4.50X17.
- The risk
- Incorrect tire inflation could occur increasing the risk of a tire failure and possible vehicle crash.
- The fix
- A new certification data label will be mailed to owners for installation on their motorcycles. If the owner desires, a ducati dealer can install this label for them.
Vehicle safety record
1996 Ducati 900S Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1996 Ducati 900S with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1) and the transmission & drivetrain (1). Those complaints describe 1 injury. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 1997 for the labels. For comparison, the 1997 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical 900S year, for its age
#257 most complained-about 1996 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1996 Ducati 900S problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1996 Ducati 900S recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 1996 Ducati 900S
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Transmission jumped out of park into reverse, causing collision.
A seal pops and spreads oil all over the rear wheel and the road. Please describe.
Ducati 900S: every year compared
All 900S years1996 Ducati 900S vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Ducati 900S | 2 | 1 | F | |
| 1996 Ducati 900SSSP | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1996 Ducati 916 | 1 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1996 Ducati M900 | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1996 Ducati 900S
Does the 1996 Ducati 900S have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1996 Ducati 900S: labels (January 1997). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ducati 900S?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1), transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 1996 Ducati 900S had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 29, 1996 and the latest on February 9, 1998. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 1996 Ducati 900S a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 13 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Ducati 900S year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ducati 900S years have the most complaints?
1993 (2), 1996 (2), 2000 (2). See every Ducati 900S year compared.
What should I do if my 1996 Ducati 900S has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data