AI Damage2006 Ducati Monster S4 R: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Ducati Monster S4 R filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 12
What fails most often
- Fuel system: 12 complaints (100% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 12 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 12 | 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.
I have made no modifications to the fuel tank or fuel pump. I took the bike to the dealer (hattar motorsports) who submitted a claim to ducati north america (the importer/factory). I have been told it will be replaced. I am very concerned as to the safety of this motorcycle now.
I have made no modifications to the fuel tank or fuel pump. The bike is completely stock. 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.
I have not modified my motorcycle, nor it's fuel system or fuel pump, located inside the tank. I took my bike to an authorized dealer who submitted a claim to ducati north america, and was denied a replacement. No reason was given. I have this documented on a service receipt.
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 10,162 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 28% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Monster S4 R has 7 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 12, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel 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 2006 Ducati Monster S4 R?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system. Total complaints: 12. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (42%), smoke, burning smell, fire (8%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Ducati Monster S4 R?
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 2006 Ducati Monster S4 R 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 2006 models
Read also
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.