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2019 Ducati ScramblerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2019 Ducati Scrambler, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 20V-781 the manufacturer reports only 70% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 70%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 20, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Ducati Scrambler has problems

3 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 brakes30

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

1 recall

2019 Ducati Scrambler 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

2019 vs. every other Scrambler 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 median. How we score

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  • Caution
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2019 Ducati Scrambler, and the recalls they led to.

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

What Scrambler owners report

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

When applying the rear brake the pedal travels downwards with no resistance or braking action. The motorcycle is factory stock (has not been modified in any way).
Complaint 11533421 · Jul 20, 2023
Rear brake completely inoperable. No changes to bike or system. One day works, next day it doesn't. Pedal goes all the way to the stop with no braking power.
Complaint 11487417 · Oct 1, 2022
REAR BRAKE QUITE WORKING ENTIRELY AT ONLY 500 MILES. PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN AND NOTHING HAPPENS WHILE RIDING AT ANY SPEED GOING STRAIGHT OR TURNING.
Complaint 11378000 · Dec 5, 2020 · 500 miles

Own a 2019 Scrambler?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.