1996 Ducati 916 Problems: 1 Complaint, 2 Recalls

The worst 1996 Ducati 916 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

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Steering
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Recalls 2

Wheels: hubcap/coverReported December 23, 1999 · 4,165 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with a rear wheel hub spindle. Internal cracks may be present on the rear wheel spindle.
Risk: This condition could cause the spindle to fail affecting the control of the motorcycle, and could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear wheel spindle and replace if necessary.

Recall number 99V360000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed controlReported December 8, 1997 · 1,316 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The throttle control linkage pin was not lubricated properly.
Risk: The engine may not return to proper idle.
Remedy: Dealers will lubricate the throttle control linkage pin using grease containing molybdenum disulphide.

Recall number 97V221000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Ducati 916 5

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Apr 17, 2020 Service bulletinGuided diagnosis for front brake system bleeding
Dec 31, 2019 Service bulletinFinal Drive Chain Maintenance Precautions
Dec 31, 2019 Service bulletinScheduled Maintenance Check List Update
Oct 8, 2019 Service bulletinTiltWatch indicator for engine shipments
May 5, 2009 Service bulletinDucati motorcycle: the gear selector mechanism applicable to all ducati model motorcycles equipped with...

What 1996 Ducati 916 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 24, 2000 · Steering · VA

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.

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Is the 1996 Ducati 916 reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 Ducati 916, close to a typical 916 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1996 Ducati 916?

Steering, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 1996 Ducati 916 have?

2 recalls, covering wheels and vehicle speed control.

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1996 Ducati 916 problems