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2003-2007 · 5 model years

Ducati Monster 1000 Problems by year

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the Ducati Monster 1000 across 5 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 2005 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (4). The most reported problem area is the fuel system.

Most complaints for its age20054 complaints · 2 recallsSee the 2005
Complaints
5
Recalls
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Monster 1000 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.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20070100-C
20061100Fuel systemD
20054200Fuel systemF
20040100-C
20030100-C

Most common Monster 1000 problems

Ducati Monster 1000 recalls 2

Latest Monster 1000 complaints

2006 Ducati Monster 1000Fuel system

Fuel tank is plastic and is deformed from gas that is from us states, it has swollen and and can no longer fit on the bike it is too big to latch down and the gas cape could leek because it can not close because of the change in shap if the tank. Other gas fittings on the gas tank are also effected the gas lines and the tank no longer fits on the bike

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11331452
2005 Ducati Monster 1000Fuel system

Gas tank swollen, can't latch it down. Paint is bubbling and peeling.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10929436
2005 Ducati Monster 1000Fuel system

Purchased a used '05 ducati mts 1000s ds from the local dealership. Two days after getting it home I noticed the strong smell of gasoline in the garage. I called dealership they suggested that was normal. A couple of days later I noticed staining on the frame rails beneath the seat and it smelled of gasoline. I took it to dealership and the tank was cracked under the seat and actively leaking fuel. The tank was replaced. *Tr

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 10339117
2005 Ducati Monster 1000Fuel system

The plastic/composite gas tank/seat component is changing shape (expanding) over time. The first sign was fuel leaking around the fuel pump seals, slow at first, then dangerous levels. The seat pad, which attaches to the tank, cannot be properly secured due to the shifting of the bolt locations. The tank/seat itself cannot be properly secured into the frame now, making it hazardous to ride. Local ducati dealer is not responsive to the issue. *Tr

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 10336824
2005 Ducati Monster 1000Fuel system

The fuel tank on my 2005 ducati multistrada 1000ds is warping and is jammed into the frame, it also has started to leak fuel this bike has 3500 miles on it. *Tr

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 10294313

Questions about the Ducati Monster 1000

Which Ducati Monster 1000 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2005 (4), 2006 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2005 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

What are the most common Ducati Monster 1000 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the fuel system (5) most often.

How many recalls does the Ducati Monster 1000 have?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Ducati Monster 1000 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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