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2006 Ducati Sport ClassicProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 75 owner complaints about the 2006 Ducati Sport Classic, 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 complaints750 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage4kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 11, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Ducati Sport Classic has problems

75 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, gasoline670
Fuel system, other50
Structure40
Electrical system20
Fuel system, diesel10
Equipment10
Fuel/propulsion system10

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

1 recall

2006 Ducati Sport Classic 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

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 07V-017 · Jan 24, 2007 · 817 vehicles

Risk. IF THE ENGINE STOPPED WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD 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.

Mileage at failure

When do fuel system, gasoline problems start?

4kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 59 fuel system, gasoline complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
59under 30k miles59under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other Sport Classic 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 Sport Classic median. How we score

'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Sport Classic owners report

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

THE GAS TANK HAS EXPANDED TO THE POINT THAT IT DOES NOT STAY IN THE HOLDING BRACKETS. THE TANK IS LOOSE AND IS A DANGEROUS DRIVING HAZARD. DUCATI IS REPLACING THE TANK WITH THE EXACT SAME MATERIAL WHICH DOES NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. A TANK MADE OUT OF THE SAME MATERIAL WILL RESULT IN THE SAME PROBLEM…
Complaint 10447406 · Feb 10, 2012 · 600 miles
FUEL TANK OF SAID 2006 DUCATI SPORT CLASSIC, 1.) FUEL TANK HAS EXPANDED NO LONGER FITTING INTO THE BRACKETS THAT HOLD THE FUEL TANK SECURELY IN PLACE. (FUEL TANK WOULD MOVE ABOUT) 2.) FUEL TANK DEVELOPED DEFORMATION ALONG THE TOP PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK APPROXIMATELY A 10 MM IN LENGTH AREA (LEFT…
Complaint 10441052 · Dec 23, 2011 · 9,722 miles
NOTED FUEL LEAKING WHERE FUEL PUMP HOUSING ATTACHES TO COMPOSITE FUEL TANK. FUEL PUMP HOUSING, CONNECTIONS, AND FITTINGS HAVE NEVER BEEN REMOVED OR ALTERED IN ANY WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM BY THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE (OWNED 4/12/2007 TO PRESENT). ISSUE APPEARS BE RELATED TO COMPOSITE (NON-METALLIC) FUEL…
Complaint 10434375 · Nov 6, 2011 · 762 miles

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