- The problem
- Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Scrambler 1100 motorcycles. The exhaust valve cable could contact the main positive battery wire and potentially short-circuit.
- The risk
- An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of fire.
- The fix
- Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new cable guide and self-locking cable tie to the exhaust valve cable, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-20-003.
Vehicle safety record
2019 Ducati Scrambler Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2019 Ducati Scrambler with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (3). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2020 for the cables. For comparison, the 2018 has 2 and the 2020 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Scrambler year, for its age
#280 most complained-about 2019 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2019 Ducati Scrambler problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2019 Ducati Scrambler 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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3 complaints about the 2019 Ducati Scrambler
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
When applying the rear brake the pedal travels downwards with no resistance or braking action. The motorcycle is factory stock (has not been modified in any way).
Rear brake completely inoperable. No changes to bike or system. One day works, next day it doesn't. Pedal goes all the way to the stop with no braking power.
Rear brake quite working entirely at only 500 miles. Pedal goes all the way down and nothing happens while riding at any speed going straight or turning.
Ducati Scrambler: every year compared
All Scrambler years2019 Ducati Scrambler vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ducati Scrambler | 3 | 1 | C | |
| 2019 Ducati Multistrada | 6 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2019 Ducati Supersport | 4 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2019 Ducati Hypermotard | 3 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2019 Ducati Monster 1200 | 1 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2019 Ducati Monster 821 | 1 | 3 | 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 2019 Ducati Scrambler
Does the 2019 Ducati Scrambler have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Ducati Scrambler: cables (December 2020). 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 2019 Ducati Scrambler?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (3).
How many complaints has the 2019 Ducati Scrambler had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 5, 2020 and the latest on July 20, 2023. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2019 Ducati Scrambler a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 47 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Ducati Scrambler 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 Scrambler years have the most complaints?
2015 (8), 2016 (4), 2019 (3). See every Ducati Scrambler year compared.
What should I do if my 2019 Ducati Scrambler 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