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2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVOProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints52 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage9kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 12, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO has problems

5 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
Service brakes41
Electronic stability control (ESC)11
Steering11
Suspension11
Wheels11

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

3 recalls

2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO 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

Disc: pads

Recall 12V-188 · May 1, 2012 · 283 vehicles

Risk. IF THE FRICTION MATERIAL DETACHES, THERE WOULD BE A SUDDEN LOSS OF REAR BRAKE EFFICIENCY, INCREASING THE STOPPING DISTANCE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 12V-053 · Feb 14, 2012 · 913 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK, WHICH IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MAY LEAD TO A FIRE AND INCREASED RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.

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

2012 vs. every other Monster 1100 EVO 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 Monster 1100 EVO median. How we score

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  • Caution
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Extended Stopping DistancePE21003 · closed Jul 9, 2021
    Led to recall 21V-315
In owners' words

What Monster 1100 EVO owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Rear brake pedal unexpectedly soft. Brakes bled in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and fluid use (DOT5.1). Brake regains firmness, but quickly looses effectiveness and becomes soft, limiting braking capability. Alternate bleeding method also attempted with similar results. Brake pedal…
Complaint 11511396 · Mar 12, 2023
THE REAR BRAKE WENT OUT TWICE. I HAD IT FIXED UNDER WARRANTY IN SEPTEMBER OF 2013. NOW IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE REAR BRAKE IS OUT AGAIN. THE COMPANY REFUSES TO FIX THE ISSUE TILL I PAY OUT OF POCKET FIRST. THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELS TO THE FLOOR WITH NO BITE AT ALL. I'VE READ ON FORUMS THAT…
Complaint 10638891 · Sep 25, 2014 · 8,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DUCATI MONSTER 1100 EVO 1100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE REAR WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR BRAKES FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER, THE…
Complaint 10599140 · Jun 18, 2014 · 9,200 miles

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