- The problem
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. The rear brake reaction rod nut and bolt will need to be replaced.
- The risk
- This condition can cause increased braking effort.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the rear brake reaction rod nut and bolt with a new modified nut and bolt.
Vehicle safety record
1996 Ducati 900SSSP Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1996 Ducati 900SSSP with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (2). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 1997 for the foundation components. For comparison, the 1995 has 1 and the 1997 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 900SSSP year, for its age
#257 most complained-about 1996 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1996 Ducati 900SSSP problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1996 Ducati 900SSSP 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
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2 complaints about the 1996 Ducati 900SSSP
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The main frame of the motorcycle cracked across the upper frame tubes at the welds where the stearing head is attached to the remainder of the frame. Because I noticed the damage before complete failure occured there were no injuries. Had complete failure occured the motorcycle would have been un controlable. Subsequent to my discovery of the dammage I discovered that this type of failure has occured in the past with many other 900ss model ducatis. The vehicle is now at the dealership who is contacting the manufacture. Information regarding this type of failure may be found at several web sites including club desmo's bulletin www.Clubdesmo.Com/newbbs/messages/23/23.Htm. *Ak
Frame cracking is a problem with ducati 900cc motorcycles. It is a regular topic of discussion on the web sites and on group rides. Depending on location and milage the dealer reaction has varied from warrentied frame replacement to denial of manufacturer fault. While I have not experianced this fault myself, it is dangerous enough that I believe t should be reported and investigated.
Ducati 900SSSP: every year compared
All 900SSSP years1996 Ducati 900SSSP vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Ducati 900SSSP | 2 | 1 | C | |
| 1996 Ducati 900S | 2 | 1 | F | 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 900SSSP
Does the 1996 Ducati 900SSSP have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1996 Ducati 900SSSP: foundation components (December 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 900SSSP?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (2).
How many complaints has the 1996 Ducati 900SSSP had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 25, 2000 and the latest on June 23, 2001. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1996 Ducati 900SSSP a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 42 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Ducati 900SSSP 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 900SSSP years have the most complaints?
1996 (2), 1994 (1), 1995 (1). See every Ducati 900SSSP year compared.
What should I do if my 1996 Ducati 900SSSP 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