2005 Ducati Monster 1000 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 Ducati Monster 1000, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
- 2005
- 2006
1 safety recall for the 2005 Ducati Monster 1000
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Shock absorber (suspension)
On certain motorcycles, the incorrect rear shock absorber rocker arm was installed during production.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear shock absorber rocker arm and replace it if necessary free of charge. The recall began on june 15, 2005. Owners may contact ducati at 408-253-0499.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Ducati Monster 1000 have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 5,267 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Gas tank swollen, can't latch it down. Paint is bubbling and peeling.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 1, 2016 · Fuel/propulsion system
“Purchased a used '05 ducati mts 1000s ds from the local dealership. Two days after getting it home i noticed the strong smell of gasoline in the garage. I called dealership they suggested that was nor”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 19, 2010 · Fuel system, gasoline
Compare Ducati Monster 1000 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ducati Monster 1000 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Ducati Monster 1000 | 1 | 4 |
| 2006 Ducati Monster 1000 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2005 Ducati Monster 1000
How do I know if my 2005 Ducati Monster 1000 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2005 Ducati Monster 1000; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ducati dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V219000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.