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2009 Ducati Monster 696Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2009 Ducati Monster 696, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 31, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Ducati Monster 696 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
Electrical system20
Fuel/propulsion system10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Power train10

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

1 recall

2009 Ducati Monster 696 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.

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Electrical system: wiring

Recall 09V-142 · Apr 29, 2009 · 1,755 vehicles

Risk. ANY DAMAGE TO THE HARNESS MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF FUNCTIONALITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE'S LIGHTING SYSTEM OR AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ENGINE PERFORMANCE, AND THEREBY…

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

2009 vs. every other Monster 696 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 696 median. How we score

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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What Monster 696 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW DUCATI MONSTER 696 MOTORCYCLE SEPTEMBER 12 2009 FROM ATLANTA MOTOR WORLD 1275 UPPER HEMBREE RD ROSWELL, GA 30076 [PHONE] WWW. ATLANTAMOTORWORLD.COM. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS DIGITAL AND BEGAN FOGGING UP WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK OF MY OWNING IT. THIS BIKE HAS NEVER BEEN WET NOR…
Complaint 10299708 · Jan 14, 2010 · 60 miles
2009 DUCATI MONSTER 1100 HAS SHUT OFF (NOT STALLED) WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED (15 - 30 MPH) ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS CAUSING THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK AND THE BIKE TO SKID UNTIL THE CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED. BIKE RESTARTS INSTANTLY WHICH SEEMS TO INDICATE THAT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM (BAD CONTACT?) IS CAUSING…
Complaint 10286768 · Oct 8, 2009 · 250 miles

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