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.
2018 Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe RacerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2018 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.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 13, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2018 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.
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 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
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer, and the recalls they led to.
- Extended Stopping DistanceLed 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.
I had this motorcycle serviced on March 18th, 2022 with 11,299 miles on the odometer. At that service in March of 2022, the technician indicated that the brakes were "1-Good" on a scale of 1-3, with 3 being "unroadworthy." Within those 4 months between the braking issue, there was no indication…
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