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1999 Ducati 996BIPProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1999 Ducati 996BIP, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage6kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 23, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Ducati 996BIP has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1999 Ducati 996BIP recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Wheels: hubcap/cover

Recall 99V-360 · Dec 23, 1999 · 4,165 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SPINDLE TO FAIL AFFECTING THE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ducati.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other 996BIP year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 996BIP median. How we score

'99
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 996BIP owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DUCATI 996BIP. WHILE RIDING 80 MPH, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT PULLED IN THE CLUTCH AND DRIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO A SERVICE STATION. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE SERVICE STATION MECHANIC ADVISED HIM TO HAVE THE FUSES CHECKED. THE FUSES WERE INTACT.…
Complaint 10206662 · Oct 23, 2007 · 6,400 miles

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