AI Damage2009 Ducati Monster 696: common problems
Owners of the 2009 Ducati Monster 696 filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and fuel/propulsion system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 40% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel/propulsion system 20% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel system 20% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 20% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 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.
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.
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.
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…
Many have reported rusting in the panel and rendering the digitized works useless once rust sets in. Ducati recommended the dealer drill a hole in the back of the pod which woul
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.
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 14,283 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Monster 696 has 5 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 5, about average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ducati Monster 696?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, fuel system. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (20%), rust, corrosion (20%), stalls while driving (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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 2026-11-06.