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2005 Ducati Monster S2 RProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 28 owner complaints about the 2005 Ducati Monster S2 R, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints280 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage6kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 18, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Ducati Monster S2 R has problems

28 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
Fuel system, gasoline230
Fuel/propulsion system40
Fuel system, other10

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

1 recall

2005 Ducati Monster S2 R 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

Front: shock absorber

Recall 05V-219 · May 13, 2005 · 117 vehicles

Risk. THE INCORRECT COMPONENT COULD POTENTIALLY FAIL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

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.

Mileage at failure

When do fuel system, gasoline problems start?

6kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 22 fuel system, gasoline complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
22under 30k miles22under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other Monster S2 R 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 S2 R median. How we score

'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2005 Ducati Monster S2 R, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Fuel leak at pump/tank interfacePE10045 · closed Feb 28, 2011
    Led to recall 11V-020
In owners' words

What Monster S2 R owners report

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

PLASTIC FUEL TANK IS SWOLLEN OR WARPED MAKING IT HARD TO LIFT THE TANK FOR SERVICE. ALSO, TANK DOESN'T SIT CORRECTLY ON THE FRAME, THE RUBBER FRAME BUMPERS SEEM TO HAVE MOVED OUTWARD ENOUGH TO NOT SIT FLUSH WITH THE FRAME. THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH NUMEROUS MODELS IN THE DUCATI LINE…
Complaint 10436804 · Nov 22, 2011
I OWN A 2005 DUCATI S2R 800 MOTORCYCLE. MY FUEL TANK HAS EXPANDED BEYOND THE POINT WHERE THE PAINT HAS STARTED TO CRACK AND IT HAS BECOME DIFFICULT TO OPEN THE LATCH TO GET ACCESS TO THE BATTERY AND OTHER COMPONENTS. I HAVE ALREADY HEARD THAT THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON ISSUE WITH CERTAIN DUCATI FUEL…
Complaint 10399456 · May 7, 2011 · 5,500 miles
NYLON FUEL TANK IS ABSORBING MOISTURE FROM FUEL AND SWELLING. SWELLING FUEL TANK IS CREATING AN UNSAFE CONDITION WHERE TANK MAY SPLIT RESULTING IN FAILURE, FIRE, OR OTHER HAZARD. SWOLLEN TANK IS ALSO PRESSING AGAINST OTHER SYSTEMS AND COULD CAUSE FAILURE TO START, FAILURE OR FRONT WHEEL TO TURN…
Complaint 10355018 · Sep 11, 2010 · 5,000 miles

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