Inconsistent braking, extended stopping distance and unexpected soft rear brake pedal when applying the brakes.
2007-2015 · 3 model years
Ducati Monster Problems by year
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the Ducati Monster across 3 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2015 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (4). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the fuel system.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Monster complaints by model year
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.
Most common Monster problems
Latest Monster complaints
The rear brake on my Motorcycle failed before 500 miles. The dealer had to bleed extensively. It failed again a few months later. The second dealer bled it but refused to submit a warranty claim. It failed again and was bled on two occasions and warranty claims were submitted and it was rebled on both occasions with replacement of the master cylinder. The dealer kept the bike for several months checking the rear brake while in storage but not running, and the brake remained functional. When I picked the bike up and...
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started riding it failed once again soon after I got it, demonstrating it to be heat related. It failed again and a fourth dealer bled it. I was informed that the bleeding procedure had been incorrect. Once again the brake failed within a few months. A fifth dealer bled the brakes when it was just out of warranty as a courtesy customer service. The problem recurred leaving me with a the same problem. I bled the brakes three times, each time restoring proper braking function. Each time it failed and each time the reservoir was full of dot 4 fluid, but the line was full of air. I bled the brake elevating the caliper upside down per manufacturer protocol. Approximately 18 months ago I rebled the brake using Castrol React SRF fluid with a dry boing point of 620 degrees. I also put heat shielding on the brake line where it was exposed to heat from the rear cylinder exhaust manifold. The brake has performed correctly since the modification. No warning lamp came on. The cause of the brake failure has been consistent on this model regardless of the brake line part number and is the result of inadequate shielding and the need for fluid with a higher boiling point. My bikes line will have to be replaced with the new part with a metal line around the exhaust and the heat shielding replaced due to heat stress. Loss of any braking function is a serious safety risk.
Rear brakes have completely failed. Front brake requires pumping repeatedly. Both these are well reported in on-line ducati monster forums as recurrent and dangerous problems. Dealer declines to remedy situation other than to bleed brakes, that according to forums will recur. Some forums suggest there is a manufacturer recommendation to replace banjo bolts with improved part but no requirement for dealer toperform this vital safety fix. This is a significant safety issue
Rear brake goes to zero effective stopping power over time requiring a re-bleed of the system...Within 2 months it becomes ineffective again...Again...Again
The rear brake system consistently and frequently allows air into the system and renders the rear brake ineffective. The brakes requires bleeding and once that is done the brake works for a time. If the motorcycle is not ridden for a week or so this seems to speed up the process of air getting into the system. Vehicle specific internet forums report this is a common problem and is an obvious safety problem that needs to be addressed by the manufacturer.
The plastic gas tank is swollen and will not mount properly to the frame nor allows free operation of the handlebars, which make contact with the frame. Gas tank has swollen to the point that the paint has cracked and the mounts are past the frame...Brings concerns of fuel leakage or rupture onto a hot engine.
Questions about the Ducati Monster
Which Ducati Monster years have the most problems?
Which Ducati Monster years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2007 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Monster years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Ducati Monster problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (5), fuel system (2), body, doors & structure (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Ducati Monster have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any Ducati Monster model year on file.
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