2008 DUCATI MONSTER 696 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 DUCATI MONSTER 696
The 2008 DUCATI MONSTER 696 has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ducati North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasoline (6 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 DUCATI MONSTER 696
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 DUCATI MONSTER 696. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2008 DUCATI MONSTER 696
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 DUCATI MONSTER 696. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I PURCHASED A 2008 DUCATI MONSTER 695. IT HAS 4,900 TROUBLE-FREE MILES, BUT THE GAS TANK IS NOW EXPANDING. THERE ARE RIPPLES FORMING ON THE SIDES OF THE TANK AND THE KEY LATCH IS NOW PRESSED UP AGAINST THE TANK ITSELF. *TR
VEHICLE: 2008 DUCATI MONSTER S4RS TRICOLORE (MOTORCYCLE) ISSUE: EXCESSIVE EXPANSION OF THE FUEL TANK CAUSING MATERIAL YIELD AND FITMENT PROBLEMS _______________________________________________________ 1) NORMAL USE OF GAS TANK (REFUELING) OVER A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS. 2) FUEL TANK IS: A) EXPANDING (TO THE POINT OF WITNESSING EXTERNAL CRACKS, RIPPLES, AND BUBBLES ) B) ELONGATION OF THE FUEL TANK CAUSES ACCESS TO COMPONENTS UNDER IT FROM BEING ACCESSED READILY (AS DESIGNED). C) CONDITION IS CONSTANT AND GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. D) RUPTURE/LEAKING HAS NOT OCCURRED, BUT IS EXPECTED. E) CONSIDERING THIS IS A MOTORCYCLE WITH THE FUEL TANK LOCATED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE RIDER, A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WOULD BE EXPECTED. 3) MOTORCYCLE WAS: A) RETURNED TO THE DEALER FOR REVIEW, UPON WHICH A DECISION WAS MADE TO REPLACE THE TANK AT THE MANUFACTURE'S EXPENSE. B) THE MANUFACTURE WILL SWAP THE DEFECTIVE TANK FOR THE REPLACEMENT UNIT. *TR
FUEL TANK ON MY MOTORCYCLE SWELLING FROM ETHANOL. THE MODEL IS A MONSTER S4RS. *TR
MY MOTORCYCLE HAS A PLASTIC GAS TANK WHICH HAS BEGUN TO EXPAND. THE OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS OF THE TANK HAVE INCREASED AND IT NOW DOES NOT SIT CORRECTLY IN THE FRAME AND IT PRESSES AGAINST THE IGNITION SWITCH. PREVIOUSLY IT OPENED AND CLOSED WITHOUT PROBLEMS, NOW I HAVE TO WEDGE IT AGAINST THE IGNITION SWITCH TO CLOSE IT. THE RUBBER MOUNTS NO LONGER SIT CORRECTLY ON THE FRAME. I HAVE NOT MODIFIED MY MOTORCYCLE AND I HAVE MADE NO MODIFICATIONS TO THE FUEL TANK OR FUEL PUMP. I TOOK THE BIKE TO THE DEALER WHO SUBMITTED A CLAIM TO DUCATI NORTH AMERICA (THE IMPORTER/FACTORY) AND THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE THE TANK. I WAS NOT GIVEN A REASON. I AM VERY CONCERNED AS TO THE SAFETY OF THIS MOTORCYCLE NOW. THE TANK'S SWELLING HAS MADE IT SO THE HANDLEBARS DO NOT TURN CORRECTLY. IF THE TANK SWELLS ENOUGH, IT WILL SPLIT OPEN AND I AM CONCERNED THIS WILL HAPPEN WHILE I AM RIDING. *TR
THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK ON MY DUCATI MONSTER 695 IS EXPANDING, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND SECURE PROPERLY. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2008 DUCATI MONSTER 696
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 DUCATI MONSTER 696 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 DUCATI MONSTER 696
Ducati North America has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 DUCATI MONSTER 696. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB-08-008 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
DUCATI MOTORCYCLE: OIL PRESSURE SENSOR WIRING. POSSIBLE CONTACT BETWEEN THE HORIZONTAL CYLINDER EXHAUST PIPE AND THE WIRING CABLE OF THE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR. *PE
TSB-08-008 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
DUCATI MOTORCYCLE: OIL PRESSURE SENSOR WIRING. POSSIBLE CONTACT BETWEEN THE HORIZONTAL CYLINDER EXHAUST PIPE AND THE WIRING CABLE OF THE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR. *PE
TSB-08-007 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
DUCATI MOTORCYCLE: HEAT GUARD RETAINING SCREW. IT WILL BECOME LOOSEN AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT HEAT GUARDS. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 DUCATI MONSTER 696
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DUCATI MONSTER 696
- 2006 DUCATI MONSTER 696 — 2 complaints
- 2007 DUCATI MONSTER 696 — 11 complaints
- 2008 DUCATI MONSTER 696 (current)
- 2009 DUCATI MONSTER 696 — 5 complaints
- 2012 DUCATI MONSTER 696 — 1 complaint
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- DUCATI SPORT CLASSIC — 155 total complaints
- DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 68 total complaints
- DUCATI 1000GT — 53 total complaints
- DUCATI DUCATI — 34 total complaints
- DUCATI MONSTER S4RS — 34 total complaints
- DUCATI HYPERMOTARD — 33 total complaints
- DUCATI 848 — 29 total complaints
- DUCATI DIAVEL — 29 total complaints