Ducati Monster 1200 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Ducati Monster 1200 (2014–2014) that have at least 5 complaints. 2014 has the most, with 9. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (9 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Monster 1200 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 9 | 4,000 | 1 | 36 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Brakes9 90%
- Vehicle speed control1 10%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2014: “The rear brake has never worked properly. Basically, it's useless. I have turned the caliper upside down so the bleed nipple is facing upwards so that any air in the lines will be removed when I change the fluid. I have even used racing brake fluid to no avail. The rear brake has to be pumped a couple of times and them it may engage enough to cause some drag and slowing. This has occurred since I've owned the mc, which I purchased new. …”
NHTSA complaint #11407307, filed 2021-04, 10 milesOther Ducati models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology