AI DamageDucati 900S: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Ducati 900S across 5 model years: 8 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 25% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 25% of all complaints
- 3 Suspension 25% of all complaints
- 4 Electrical system 13% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 13% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 13% of all complaints
- 7 Visibility 13% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (25% of all).
- Fuel system: 2 complaints (25% of all).
- Suspension: 2 complaints (25% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (13% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (13% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 8 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Left and right rearview mirrors lack enough up and down/ side to side adjustment to where you can not see traffic in rear or either side of motorcycle. Dealer contacted.
During an investigation of a strong fuel smell in the passenger compartment I found that there was a crack in the top of the fuel pump which at some previous time had been patched with a grey substance.
While changing oil noticed that swing arm had a crack. Manufacturer has been notified. Please provide further information.
When driving under normal braking conditions or when attempting to come to a complete stop, front of motorcycle will shake. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced some springs in the suspension, problem has yet to reoccur. Consumer unsure if additional problem may occur due to replacement of the springs.
Transmission jumped out of park into reverse, causing collision.
If motorcycle is dropped fuel discharges from closed and locked filler cap.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.