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2017 Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe RacerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2017 Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-812 the manufacturer reports only 85% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 85%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Service brakes

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 18, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer 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
Service brakes20

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

1 recall

2017 Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer 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.

85%repaired · 2019 Q4

Foundation components: master cylinder

Recall 17V-812 · Dec 15, 2017 · 6,758 vehicles · 5,736 repaired

Risk. If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of 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

2017 vs. every other Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer 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 Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer median. How we score

'17'18
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2017 Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer, and the recalls they led to.

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

What Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer owners report

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

Spontaneous rear brake failure!!! No leaks are seen and fluid reservoir is full. May be related to master cylinder. I will bring my motorcycle to the Ducati dealer next week for inspection/service.
Complaint 11589475 · May 18, 2024
Rear brake pedal frequently exhibits excessive travel to the point the rear brake is useless. The remedy is to flush with fresh fluid, which will last from a day to a week, depending on ambient temperature and miles ridden.
Complaint 11469999 · Jun 19, 2022

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