2018 DUCATI SCRAMBLER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 DUCATI SCRAMBLER
The 2018 DUCATI SCRAMBLER has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ducati North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2018 DUCATI SCRAMBLER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2018 DUCATI SCRAMBLER, potentially affecting up to 2,144 vehicles.
Recall 20V781000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 1,072 vehicles affected
Defect: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Scrambler 1100 motorcycles. The exhaust valve cable could contact the main positive battery wire and potentially short-circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of fire.
Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new cable guide and self-locking cable tie to the exhaust valve cable, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number...
View full details →Recall 20V781000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
| 1,072 vehicles affected
Defect: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Scrambler 1100 motorcycles. The exhaust valve cable could contact the main positive battery wire and potentially short-circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of fire.
Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new cable guide and self-locking cable tie to the exhaust valve cable, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 DUCATI SCRAMBLER
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 DUCATI SCRAMBLER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The rear brake failed after 1800 miles on the motorcycle. The brake fluid was replaced at 800 miles and after less than a year and 1000 miles it does not work. Pressing on the pedal does not engage the caliper. There are no visible leaks and the master cylinder is full of brake fluid. Ducati does have a recall campaign for multiple models for brake failure. The scrambler is not listed as one of them, but various Ducati forums have owners of Scrambler models reporting they have had rear brake failure or inadequate performance. I believe that this issue needs to be investigated and addressed by the manufacturer. This can be a potentially life threatening defect in the event of failure.
ONE DAY I TOOK THE BIKE FOR A RIDE AND THERE WAS NO PRESSURE ON THE REAR BRAKE AND ALMOST NO BRAKING
Safety Rating for the 2018 DUCATI SCRAMBLER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 DUCATI SCRAMBLER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 DUCATI SCRAMBLER
Ducati North America has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 DUCATI SCRAMBLER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TTB-24-001Rev 2 — SUSPENSION
Tips & Tricks Revision 02 Summary. Applicability: Multistrada-Front fork wiring, rear shock, and fuel level and range indication. Hypermotard-Exhaust heat guard hardware pitting. Scrambler-Cosmetic headlight defect. All Models-pre-delivery operations, scheduled maintenance update.
SRV-TSB-18-012 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Scrambler Clutch Slave - This technical service bulletin provides dealers and service managers information about a potential condition that could result in fluid seepage a the clutch actuator slave cylinder and consequently erratic clutch operation. The bulletin also provides information about affected VINs, parts data, warranty information and a service...
SRV-TSB-18-012 — POWER TRAIN
Scrambler Clutch Slave - This technical service bulletin provides dealers and service managers information about a potential condition that could result in fluid seepage a the clutch actuator slave cylinder and consequently erratic clutch operation. The bulletin also provides information about affected VINs, parts data, warranty information and a service...
SRV-TSB-18-012 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Scrambler Clutch Slave - This technical service bulletin provides dealers and service managers information about a potential condition that could result in fluid seepage a the clutch actuator slave cylinder and consequently erratic clutch operation. The bulletin also provides information about affected VINs, parts data, warranty information and a service...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 DUCATI SCRAMBLER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DUCATI SCRAMBLER
- 2015 DUCATI SCRAMBLER — 8 complaints
- 2016 DUCATI SCRAMBLER — 4 complaints
- 2017 DUCATI SCRAMBLER — 0 complaints
- 2018 DUCATI SCRAMBLER (current)
- 2019 DUCATI SCRAMBLER — 3 complaints
- 2020 DUCATI SCRAMBLER — 1 complaint
- 2021 DUCATI SCRAMBLER — 1 complaint
- 2022 DUCATI SCRAMBLER — 1 complaint
Other DUCATI Models
- 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