AI Damage2006 Ducati Monster S4RS: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Ducati Monster S4RS filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- Fuel system: 3 complaints (100% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 3 | 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 who submitted a claim to ducati north america (the importer/factory) and they refused to replace the tank. I was not given a reason. I am very concerned as to the safety of this motorcycle now.
Gas tank swelling and pushing forward on the ignition switch making it impossible to latch the tank down secure.
2006 ducati monster s2r800 dark motorcycle- fuel tank warped inexplicably at the fuel pump mounting flange, causing a dangerous fuel leak over the horizontal cylinder head. Only the recommended fuel octane level was used, no fuel additives used whatsoever.
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 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Monster S4RS has 16 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 3, below 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 S4RS?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (67%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Ducati Monster S4RS?
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 S4RS 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
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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.