2009 Ducati Monster 696 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2009 Ducati Monster 696 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).

1Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Monster 696?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2009 Ducati Monster 696 recalls

Electrical System:Wiring

Recall 09V142Apr 29, 20091,755 vehicles affected

Most common 2009 Ducati Monster 696 problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System2
Power Train1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

What owners report

2015-08-31, Fuel/Propulsion System
PLASTIC GAS TANK EXPANSION RESULTED IN THE TANK BEING FUSED TO THE BIKE. DUCATI NORTH AMERICA REFUSED TO COVER THE ISSUE EVEN THOUGH THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FILED.
2011-04-19, Fuel System, Gasoline
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DUCATI MONSTER 696. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING INTO HIS GARAGE HE NOTICED FUEL LEAKING OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND LEAKING ON HIM. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE OR REENACT IT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 2,100.
2010-10-09, Power Train
WHILE RIDING ON MY 2009 DUCATI MONSTER 696 MOTORCYCLE, I NOTICED A RUBBING SOUND AND FELT A SENSATION OF OSCILLATION. WHEN I FINALLY STOPPED THE VEHICLE, I NOTICED THAT THE FRONT SPROCKET OF THE CHAINDRIVE SLIPPED ON THE TRANSMISSION SPLINE CAUSING THE CHAIN TO RUN OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND ACTED AS A CHAINSAW CUTTING INTO THE REAR SWING ARM. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BEFORE AN ACCIDENT COULD HAPPEN. THERE IS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE (ESTIMATED AT $3000). NO REPAIRS HAVE OCCURRED YET AND WONT UNTIL I HEAR FROM NHTSA. I HAVE PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE DAMAGE AND THE MOTORCYCLE CAN BE EASILY INSPECTED. *TR
2010-01-14, Electrical System
I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW DUCATI MONSTER 696 MOTORCYCLE SEPTEMBER 12 2009 FROM ATLANTA MOTOR WORLD 1275 UPPER HEMBREE RD ROSWELL, GA 30076 770-664-0820 WWW. ATLANTAMOTORWORLD.COM. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS DIGITAL AND BEGAN FOGGING UP WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK OF MY OWNING IT. THIS BIKE HAS NEVER BEEN WET NOR HAS IT BEEN WASHED. IT IS ALWAYS IN THE GARAGE. THE DEALER MECHANIC SAID HE HAD NEVER HEARD OF SUCH A THING WHEN IN FACT HE PERSONALLY REPLACED TWO PANELS FOR A CUSTOMER NAMED ERIC HUFFMAN, WHO HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH TWO OF HIS DUCATIS. THE DEALER PROMISED IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND DUCATI NORTH AMERICA WOULD REPLACE IT IN ALL LIKELIHOOD. THE TECH SAID HE WOULD CALL DUCATI NA AND ASK WHAT TO DO A
2009-10-08, Electrical System
2009 DUCATI MONSTER 1100 HAS SHUT OFF (NOT STALLED) WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED (15 - 30 MPH) ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS CAUSING THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK AND THE BIKE TO SKID UNTIL THE CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED. BIKE RESTARTS INSTANTLY WHICH SEEMS TO INDICATE THAT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM (BAD CONTACT?) IS CAUSING THE ENGINE TO DIE. *TR

2009 Ducati Monster 696 questions

Does the 2009 Ducati Monster 696 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2009 Ducati Monster 696: Electrical System:Wiring. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ducati Monster 696?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Power Train (1), Fuel System, Gasoline (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Ducati Monster 696 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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