Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1996 Ducati 916 peaked in 2000, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1996 Ducati 916
Motorcycle, built in Italy. Owner complaints on file from Nov 24, 2000 to Nov 24, 2000.
Recall campaigns covering this model year38,308 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 1996 motorcycle
Severity index0.01996 motorcycles average 10.0
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 1996 Ducati 916 name steering
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
3 recall campaigns cover the 1996 Ducati 916
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14E-012 | Apr 1, 2014 | These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati… | Equipment | 2,827 | Not stated |
| 99V-360 | Dec 23, 1999 | Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with a rear wheel hub spindle | Wheels | 4,165 | Part replacement |
| 97V-221 | Dec 8, 1997 | Vehicle description: motorcycles | Speed control | 1,316 | Not stated |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1996 Ducati 916
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Nov 24, 2000Falls Church, VAArm
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 99V360000 IN MAY 30,2000, AND HAS CONTACTED DEALER 3 TIMES . CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE THE EQUIPMENT TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS, AND DID NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WOULD HAVE IT AVAILABLE . IN MEANTIME CONSUMER HAS UNSAFE MOTORCYCLE. RECALL NOT PERFORMED IN TIMELY MANNER.*AK
NHTSA complaint 875448
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
5 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- SRV-SRB-20-014 Apr 17, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Guided diagnosis for front brake system bleeding - Applicability: All vehicle models, all years. This Service Bulletin provides guidance for front brake system bleeding. It includes a "guided diagnosis" attachment, which outlines the sequence of operations… - SRV-SRB-19-045 Dec 31, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Scheduled Maintenance Check List Update - Applicability: All models. This service bulletin provides dealers and service managers with scheduled maintenance updates specific to each of Ducati's models. This includes updated mileage and time interval mainten… - SRV-SRB-19-046 Dec 31, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Final Drive Chain Maintenance Precautions - Applicability: All models and Model Years (except XDiavel). The purpose of this service bulletin is to further inform dealers and service managers of proper maintenance to ensure optimal performance and service l… - SRV-SRV-19-035 Oct 8, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TiltWatch indicator for engine shipments - Applicability: all models, all years. This service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers about the "TiltWatch" indicator being implemented on engine packages. It also provides instruction on how to… - SVC-09-009 May 5, 2009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DUCATI MOTORCYCLE: THE GEAR SELECTOR MECHANISM APPLICABLE TO ALL DUCATI MODEL MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH 2V/4V ENGINES HAS BEEN REVISED DUE TO DIFFICULTY IN SELECTING A GEAR AND GEAR SELECTOR WAS SET INCORRECTLY. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.