Inconsistent braking, extended stopping distance and unexpected soft rear brake pedal when applying the brakes.
Vehicle safety record
2013 Ducati Monster Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2013 Ducati Monster with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the brakes (1). There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Monster year, for its age
#327 most complained-about 2013 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2013 Ducati Monster problems
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No recalls for the 2013 Ducati Monster
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 Ducati Monster. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 2013 Ducati Monster
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I bought a brand new 2013 ducati monster 796 from the dealer may 24th 2013 and drove it home in the back of my brothers truck. The dealership put in . The bike kept the original 7 miles on the odometer that the dealer put on. I never test drove it or anything. I took it out for a drive the first time and when I got back the tank cover was warping down the center. It is very noticeable and photos were taken at that moment. The mileage read 60 miles and was only taken out on local streets. I called the dealer and...
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told them. Sent them photos and said everything was taken care of and they will let me know from ducati what will happen. I also discovered that this could lead to the possibility of leaking gas since it is attached to the gas tank. A month goes by and nothing. I call again. Noone there knew anything about the issue. Not the 3 people I talked to. So I had to send them the info again on june 20th 2013. They once again say everything is all set. July 6th I call to find the status and for 4 days I was not returned calls or put through to anyone who could help or tell me anything. I finally get an email july 10th needing a picture of my vin number. I was told for almost 2 months that everything was all set. I then contact ducati and they say it was forwarded to the proper dept but after 2.5 Weeks have not heard anything or received a number to call. *Tr
Ducati Monster: every year compared
All Monster years2013 Ducati Monster vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Ducati Monster | 2 | 0 | C | |
| 2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Abs | 10 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale | 5 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2013 Ducati Multistrada | 4 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2013 Ducati Hypermotard | 3 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 | 3 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2013 Ducati Diavel | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2013 Ducati 848 | 1 | 1 | D | 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 2013 Ducati Monster
Does the 2013 Ducati Monster have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 Ducati Monster right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ducati Monster?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), brakes (1), fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 2013 Ducati Monster had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 6, 2013 and the latest on June 18, 2023. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2013 Ducati Monster a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Ducati Monster 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 Monster years have the most complaints?
2015 (4), 2013 (2), 2007 (1). See every Ducati Monster year compared.
What should I do if my 2013 Ducati Monster 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