AI Damage2007 Ducati Monster 696: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Ducati Monster 696 filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and fuel/propulsion system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 11
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 91% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel/propulsion system 9% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 10 complaints (91% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (9% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 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.
The gas tank on this motorcycle is plastic and has swollen to the point that it will not securely latch to the frame. It has swollen against the latch that connects it and into the ignition system. If you ride this bike, you are riding it without the tank connected to the bike.
Ethanol reacts with the plastic tank causing it to expand resulting in possible gas leaking. Warping of the tank and expansion signs are visible. Nothing has been done yet to correct this issue.
I have made no modifications to the fuel tank or fuel pump. I am 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.
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). 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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 10,520 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 29% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Monster 696 has 5 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 11, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ducati Monster 696?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 11. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (55%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Ducati Monster 696?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Ducati Monster 696 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
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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.