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2006 Ducati Monster 696 problems

The most common problem on the 2006 Ducati Monster 696 is fuel and propulsion system. It has fewer complaints than a typical Monster 696 model year.

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Owner complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
26
Worst area
Fuel system

The worst 2006 Ducati Monster 696 problems

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

  • Fuel system
    2

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  • Fuel system
    2

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Defect investigations

Fuel leak at pump/tank interfaceOpened November 4, 2010, closed February 28, 2011

After opening this PE, we met with subject owners, dealers, and Ducati North America personnel.We learned that the subject leakage is limited to the Multistrada line alone and is unrelated to composite fuel tank deformation.Rather it stems from the inability of the original sealing O-ring to conform to the tank's relatively rough sealing surface.Recall 11V‑020 provides a new X section O-ring to address the Multistrada issue and with that recall, this PE is closed for the Multistrada.Meanwhile, unlike the Multistrada, the Monster line fails to exhibit a current safety defect trend and, on that basis, this PE is closed for those models as well.

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Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Ducati Monster 696 26

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

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What 2006 Ducati Monster 696 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 6, 2013 · Fuel system · 14,300 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ducati monster m620 dark motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH and applying the throttle, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and after a few minutes the failure recurred. The process was repetitive. The following day the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the fuel pump flange was replaced. Ten days and twenty miles later, the failure recurred. The contact was informed that the fuel pump flange would need to be replaced again. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure and current mileage was 14,300.

Filed Nov 23, 2010 · Fuel system · 5,643 miles · NJ

My ducati has a plastic gas tank which has begun to expand and deform. The outside dimensions of the tank have increased and it now does not sit correctly in the frame especially on the right side, the handlebars hit it on turning, and it presses against the ignition switch. Previously it opened and closed without problems, now I have to wedge it against the ignition switch to close it. The right rubber mount no longer sit on the frame and the left mount is beginning to spread too. I have not modified my motorcycle except some cosmetic changes. I have made no modifications to the fuel tank or fuel pump. I took the bike to the dealer who submitted a claim to ducati north america (the importer/factory) and they replaced the original tank. I am very concerned as to the safety of this motorcycle now. The new tank is swelling has made it so the handlebars do not turn correctly. If the tank swells enough, it will split open or become unstable on the motorcycle and I am concerned this will happen while I am riding.

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Questions about the 2006 Ducati Monster 696

Is the 2006 Ducati Monster 696 reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2006 Ducati Monster 696, fewer than a typical Monster 696 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Ducati Monster 696?

Fuel and propulsion system, with 2 complaints.

How many recalls does the 2006 Ducati Monster 696 have?

No recalls on record.

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