The fuel gauge has gone bad multiple times. Some times the fuel gauge will go to zero with fuel still in it or it will stick at half tank when it is less than that. My local Ducati service center has replace the fuel gauge 3 times now and the bike only has 3500 miles on it. Talking to the service manager he says this is a known issue but Ducati will not fix it. This is an issue will all the models not just the super sport. I talked to a regional service rep last summer and he said it is because of the type of fuel used in the US. They why doesn't Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, etc have the same issue?
The worst 2017 Ducati Supersport problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Visibility4
- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Visibility4
- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
Recalls 4
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Monster 797, Monster 1200, Supersport, 2016-2020 XDiavel, and 2018-2020 Monster 821 motorcycles. Air may permeate the rear brake system.
- Risk
- Air in the system may reduce effectiveness of the rear brakes, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1‑888‑391‑5446.
Recall number 21V315000 · Recall details
Power train: manual transmission
- What is wrong
- Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ducati Monster 1200, Monster 821, SuperSport and SuperSport S motorcycles. The shift lever may have been incorrectly assembled, possibly resulting in the shift knob detaching from the lever.
- Risk
- If the shift knob detaches, the rider may not be able to shift gears, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the gear lever shift knob tightness, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1‑888‑391‑5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-18-007.
Recall number 18V835000 · Recall details
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
- What is wrong
- Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ducati Supersport motorcycles. Vibrations may distort the images in the mirrors, reducing the driver's visibility.
- Risk
- Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mirrors with new mirrors, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1‑888‑391‑5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-18-005.
Recall number 18V793000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ducati Supersport, and Supersport S motorcycles. The Airbox blow-by and fuel tank overfill hoses may be routed too close to the exhaust manifold, which may cause the hoses to melt.
- Risk
- If the hoses melt, it can cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hose routing and correct as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1‑888‑391‑5446.
Recall number 18V371000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Ducati Supersport 36
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Procedure for Assessing Front Fork Oil Leaks
- Rear Brake System Update Summary
- Rear Brake System Update Summary
- Guided Diagnosis for Front Brake System Bleeding
- Finial Drive Chain Maintenance Precautions
- Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine_Rev.01. Applicability: All Models
- Precautions to Follow During Crankcase Cleaning
- Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine
- Overview of Rear Brake System Updates (USA). Applicability: All Models
- Overview of Rear Brake System Updates
What 2017 Ducati Supersport owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Motorcycle is equipped the ducati quick shifter (dqs). When downshifting from 3rd to 2nd bike will occasionally, at least once per outing, pop out of gear and go into a 'false' neutral. Very disconcerting especially when going into a corner. Have repeatedly complained to my dealership about the situation but they seem not able to replicate the issue and to blame driver error, me. I have over 27k miles on this bike, I think I'd know how to ride this particular bike properly by now.
Purchased bike new in august 2018 and has less than 1k miles. Unexplained leak has developed near air intake. Leak identified near the end of january 2020. Rear brake identified today as completely inoperable but brake fluid reservoir is full. No error messages or system failure alerts including a malfunction of the ABS system was captured by the bike's electronics. I identified the rear brake failure during my pre-ride inspection on 2/17/2020. Have contacted a ducati authorized dealer in my area for further inspection and resolution.
Rear view mirrors excessively vibrate under moderate to hard acceleration, making it almost impossible to see anything behind rider.
Both rear view mirrors vibrate excessively while in motion rendering them unusable. Unable to determine distance or speed of surrounding vehicles while in motion. Images in the mirror are a complete blur.
Rear view mirrors vibrate too much to be able to see traffic behind clearly when riding.
While riding the motorcycle the two rear view mirrors vibrate to such an extent that you cannot see what is behind you. This is dangerous and defeats the purpose of having rear view mirrors. I have contacted ducati north america about this and they won't acknowledge that there is a problem. If you read all 161 posts on the ducati supersport forum you can see that it is a wide-spread issue involving this model: http://www.ducatisupersport939.net/forum/129-appearance-modifications/2714-mirror-vibrations.html
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Questions about the 2017 Ducati Supersport
Is the 2017 Ducati Supersport reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2017 Ducati Supersport, 1.8 times a typical Supersport model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Ducati Supersport?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 4 complaints. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2017 Ducati Supersport have?
4 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic, power train and visibility.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Ducati Supersport visibility?
Yes, 1 recall: 18V793000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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