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2006 Ducati ST3 ABSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 Ducati ST3 ABS, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage5kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 3, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Ducati ST3 ABS has problems

1 complaint 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
Engine and engine cooling10

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

1 recall

2006 Ducati ST3 ABS 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

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Recall 06V-485 · Dec 18, 2006 · 468 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION WILL BURN OUT THE CABLES INSULATION AND CAUSE A POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT STOPPING THE FUEL PUMP AND CONSEQUENTLY STOPPING THE ENGINE.

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

2006 vs. every other ST3 ABS 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 ST3 ABS median. How we score

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

What ST3 ABS owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ENGINE NOISE, REAR TIRE LOCKED UP ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF MOTORCYCLE, FAILURE WAS A BROKEN ENGINE CRANK SHAFT (RECALL CAMPAIGN,TSB603), CORRECTION COMPLETELY DISASSEMBLE ENGINE AND REPLACE ENGINE CRANK SHAFT AND FLY WHEEL NUT, MOTORCYCLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, ABOUT 975 MILES ROUND TRIP,…
Complaint 10250676 · Dec 3, 2008 · 5,019 miles

Own a 2006 ST3 ABS?

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