Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2006 Ducati 999 peaked in 2006, 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
2006 Ducati 999
Motorcycle, built in Italy. Owner complaints on file from Jul 24, 2006 to Nov 24, 2010.
Recall campaigns covering this model year11,611 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints31.5 times the median 2006 motorcycle
Severity index0.02006 motorcycles average 7.2
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
67% of complaints about the 2006 Ducati 999 name engine and cooling
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
One recall campaign covers the 2006 Ducati 999
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06E-035 | May 2, 2006 | Certain crg front brake levers, model rb-511 designed for use on 2004-2006 yamaha yzf-r1 motorcycles, and 2005-2006 yamaha yzf-r6 motorcycles | Brakes | 1,611 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2006 Ducati 999
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.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Nov 24, 2010Failure Sep 14, 20065 milesCastro Valley, CAEngine and engine cooling
ON 9/14/2006 I PURCHASED A NEW 2006 DUCATI 999R MOTORCYCLE FROM MUNROE MOTORS AND WAS RIDING HOME FROM THEIR STORE. I HAD ONLY RIDDEN 1/4 MILE FROM THEIR STORE WHEN THE ENGINE DIED AT A STOP SIGN. I TOOK THE BIKE BACK TO THEM 9/17/2006 TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. SINCE THEN, I HAVE RETURNED THE MOTORCYCLE BACK TO THEM NUMEROUS TIMES TO CORRECT THE STALLING ISSUE BUT IT HAS NEVER BEEN ALLEVIATED. THEIR TYPICAL REASON FOR STALLING IS "IT'S A RACE MOTORCYCLE AND IT WILL HAVE A TENDENCY TO OCCASIONALLY STALL." I HAVE ENCOUNTERED STALLING WHILE EXITING FREEWAYS WHILE APPROACHING A STOP AND ALSO WHILE SITTING A STOP. I'VE HAD A FEW CLOSE MOMENTS WHERE THE BIKE STALLED WHEN THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN AND THE DRIVER IN BACK EXPECTS ME TO GO, AND OTHER TIMES WHILE SLOWING DOWN OFF FREEWAY OFF RAMPS AND CARS ARE STILL MOVING BEHIND ME. I FEEL I'VE BEEN FORTUNATE THAT I HAVEN'T BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE STALLING. THIS SUMMER I WENT FOR A RIDE AND IT STALLED 12 TIMES. AS A RESULT, I HAD MUNROE MOTORS ALONG WITH DUCATI NORTH AMERICA WORK ON MY BIKE FOR 5 WEEKS AND THEY WERE STILL UNSUCCESSFUL IN ALLEVIATING THE PROBLEM. I HAVE NOTICED OTHER DUCATI OWNERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS AND ARE UNABLE TO RESOLVE IT. GOOGLE "DUCATI STALLING" AND YOU'LL FIND PAGES OF OWNERS EXPRESSING THEIR EXPERIENCES WITH STALLING. THESE INCLUDE BIKES OLDER AND NEWER THAN MINE. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH THIS ISSUE AS IT IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. THANK YOU, MARK KATAOKA
NHTSA complaint 10368749 - Filed Aug 24, 2008Failure Aug 22, 20085,000 milesSpringfield Gardens, 00Engine and engine cooling
MOTORCYCLE WILL STALL UNPREDICTABLY WHILE RIDING IN TRAFFIC. DEALER UNABLE TO FIND CAUSE OF THE STALL. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10239504 - Filed Jul 24, 2006Failure Jun 11, 20065,800 milesWarrington, 00Clutch assembly
2006 DUCATI 999S - UK MODEL. CLUTCH FAILS TO ENGAGE CAUSING MOTORCYCLE TO MOVE FORWARDS WHILST CLUTCH LEVER IS FULLY PULLED IN TO THE HANDLEBAR. VERY DANGEROUS IN TRAFFIC. ALTHOUGH SPECIFIED ONE DAY IN REPORT, IT IS HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY AND EACH TIME THE MOTORCYCLE IS RIDDEN. *NM
NHTSA complaint 10163255
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
25 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-24-001 Jan 18, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Procedure for Assessing Front Fork Oil Leaks. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the assessment criteria for identifying front fork-related defects. The purpose is prevent technicians from mistaki… - SRV-SRB-23-037 Jul 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Finial Drive Chain Maintenance Precautions. Applicability: All Models and Model Years (except XDiavel). This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletins: SRV-SRB-18-030 published on 05/11/2018, SRV-SRB-19-046 published on 12/31/2019, SRV-S… - SRV-SRB-23-036 Jul 17, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Guided Diagnosis for Front Brake System Bleeding. Applicability: All Models. This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletin SRV-SRB-20-014 published on 4/17/2020. It provides dealers and service managers with needed information to correc… - SRV-SRB-23-018R1 Jul 10, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine_Rev.01. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin instructs dealers and service managers on authorized procedures for identifying and isolating coolant and engine oil leak… - SRV-SRB-23-031 Jun 16, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Precautions to Follow During Crankcase Cleaning. Applicability: All Models. This service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about precautions in using abrasive cleaners for engine component sealant, and in particular the crankcase covers. The bul… - SRV-SRB-23-018 May 16, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine. Applicability: All Models. This service bulletin provides dealers and service managers with troubleshooting guidance for oil or coolant leaks. This bulletin includes service instructions. - SRV-SRB-22-038 Sep 23, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Overview of Rear Brake System Updates. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin provides dealers and service managers a provides a summary of the updates available for motorcycles that have Customer concerns about a slight elongation, over t… - SRV-TSB-22-010 Aug 5, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CR235 – Checking Proper Configuration of Options Installed on the Motorcycle. Applicability: All Models (USA & MEX country versions only) . This technical service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of required BBS electronic configuration for th… - SRV-SRB-22-031 Jul 18, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Overview of Rear Brake System Updates. Applicability: All US Models. This service bulletin provides a summary of the updates available for motorcycles that have Customer concerns about a slight elongation, over time and use, of rear brake pedal stroke. Thi… - SRV-SRB-22-020 May 2, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Operation Manual Update 2022. Applicability: All Models, all model years. This service bulletin informs dealers and service manages of service and operations updates to the Operations Manual. - TTB-22-001_R 01 Mar 2, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Tips & Tricks V 01 - Applicability: All models. Pg 13 : Possible damage to water pump gear oil seal. Diavel 1260 (all model versions). Pg. 15: Indication for replacement of brake hoses under warranty. Multistrada V4 PP, Pg. 41, Possible presence of error U1… - SRV-ESB-22-002 Mar 14, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Rules for Battery Replacement Under Warranty. Applicability: All models, all years. This Electronic Service Bulletin replaces and cancels SRV-ESB-19-001, published January 17, 2019. It provides dealers and service managers the correct replacement procedure… - TTB-20-001 r25 Feb 4, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Tips & Tricks V25 - Applicability: All models. Pg 12 : Update of engine oil filter cartridge tightening torque. Multistrada V4 (all model versions). Pg. 38: Possible incorrect diameter of the silencer front or rear manifold in the Racing Exhaust Kit, Pg. 39… - TTB-20-001 rev20 Oct 26, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Tips & Tricks. Applicability: All Models, All Model Years, P. 10-Error P0314 Validation: High misfire with risk of damaging the catalytic converter; P.11-Control unit reprogramming. Multistrada V4S All Model Years, P.30-Right-hand switch button backlightin… - SRV-TTB-21-001v3 Mar 2, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Tips & Tricks Ver 03. Applicability: All models, all model years. This Tips & Tricks bulletin informs dealers and service managers of non-safety time-saving efficiencies and observations, encountered by Ducati field technicians. Topics include aftermarke… - SRV-TTB-20-001 r Mar 30, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Tips & Tricks Ver 12. Applicability: All models, all model years. This Tips & Tricks bulletin informs dealers and service managers of non-safety time-saving efficiencies and observations, encountered by Ducati field technicians. Topics range from packagin… - SRV-SRB-21-013 Feb 23, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Rideability Complaints. Applicability: All Models. The purpose of this service bulletin is distribute a questionnaire to help dealers and service managers collect detailed information about any rideability complaints for models equipped with a 4-cylinder … - 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… - SRV-ESB-18-004 May 3, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Immobilizer Systems - This electronic service bulletin supersedes SRV-ESB-16-002 published 10/06/2016. it contains updated system information regarding Ducati Immobilizer Systems (engine start lock systems) for the listed year models. The bulletin provides… - 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 - 682 Apr 26, 2006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TIGHTENING PROCEDURE FOR THE FLYWHEEL NUT. *TT - 05033 Dec 19, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
OIL SEEPAGE ON THE RIGHT SIDE ENGINE COVER AROUND THE FILLER CAP AREA. REPLACE THE OIL FILLER CAP PART NUMBER 89320131A. *TT
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.