AI Damage2007 Ducati Monster S4RS: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Ducati Monster S4RS filed 29 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and structure. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 29
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 83% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 10% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 7% of all complaints
- 4 Engine and cooling 3% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel/propulsion system 3% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 24 complaints (83% of all).
- Structure: 3 complaints (10% of all).
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (7% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (3% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (3% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 29 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 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 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.
2008 ducati monster s4rs voltage rectifier/regulator over heats and catches fire. Melts and destroys other components surrounding the unit, such as the oil breather tank and the seat. This problem is identified in the nhtsa database for other ducati models.
This ducati monster s4rs motorcycle is one of the many that experienced deformation of the fuel tank and compromise of the internal fuel pump of the motorcycle. The cause of the deformation is due to incompatibility with fuel itself; very possibly ethanol in particular.
I have made no modifications to the fuel tank or fuel pump at all. I took my bike to a local dealer who submitted a claim to ducati north america (the importer/factory) and they replaced the tank. I was not given a reason for the tank swelling.
The contact stated that the fuel tank was swelling and causing a fuel leak on to the motor in which the contact was concerned could potentially cause a fire. The contact called the dealer regarding the swelling fuel tank but the dealer did not provide the contact with any information. The vehicle was not repaired.
In addition the fuel lines can leak due to the shifting of the tank and this can lead to fuel spilling onto the hot exhaust leading to fire. Ducati should be required to redesign the tank either in a better plastic or metal.
My motorcycle has a plastic gas tank which has begun to expand. The outside dimensions of the tank have increased and it now does not sit correctly in the frame, the handlebars hit it on turning, and it presses against the ignition switch.
Just after servicing the motorcycle at 600 miles it stalled while shifting into gear. There was no problem prior to the service. The motorcycle totally shut down when shifting into gear.
Since october of 2006, the contact's engine has been stalling. While idling at a stop, the vehicle's engine failed. The contact stated that the failure occurs between 0 and 25 mph. Once the vehicle accelerates beyond 25 mph, it operates normally.
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 6,958 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 19% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Monster S4RS has 16 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 29, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ducati Monster S4RS?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, structure, electrical system. Total complaints: 29. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (24%), smoke, burning smell, fire (17%), stalls while driving (7%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 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 2007 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 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.