repaired · 2023 Q2
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. Damaged brake hoses may cause the rear brakes to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 Ducati Monster 1200Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2018 Ducati Monster 1200, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-315 the manufacturer reports only 57% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 4, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Ducati Monster 1200 has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2018 Ducati Monster 1200 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.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. Air in the system may reduce effectiveness of the rear brakes, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Power train: manual transmission
Risk. If the shift knob detaches, the rider may not be able to shift gears, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Foundation components: master cylinder
Risk. If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
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
2018 vs. every other Monster 1200 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 1200 median. How we score
'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Ducati Monster 1200, and the recalls they led to.
- Extended Stopping DistanceLed to recall 21V-315
In owners' words
What Monster 1200 owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I purchased a used Ducati Monster 821 2018 in February of 2020. The rear brake pedal was very spongy. I thought it was a quirk of a Ducati Monster. I took the motorcycle for an annual inspection in May of 2021 at a non-Ducati dealer and was told that I have no rear brake. It was also mentioned that…
I CURRENTLY OWN A 2018 DUCATI MONSTER 1200S THAT I PURCHASED LAST YEAR NEW; THE MOTORCYCLE HAS LESS THAN 1000 MILES WHEN THE REAR BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED. NO BRAKE FLUID LEAK OR BRAKE PAD ISSUE SEEN. REAR BRAKE PEDAL BOTTOMS OUT WITHOUT ACTUATING BRAKES. I TRADED AT 2014 DUCATI MONSTER 1200 FOR…
AFTER A FEW MONTHS OWN THIS NEW DUCATI I STARTED TO LOSE FEEL AND EFFECTS FROM USING THE REAR BRAKE. AND QUICKLY THE REAR BRAKE IS NOW 100% FAILED, WILL NOT SLOW OR STOP THE BIKE AT ALL. BROUGHT IN TOO DUCATI AND WAS TOLD THERE MIGHT BE A POSSIBLE RECALL FOR REAR BRAKE LINES BUT I DO NOT SEE…
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