2014 Ducati Monster 1200 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 100%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Ducati Monster 1200, 100% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“I purchased the bike in 2015 with 411 miles on it from south sound motorcycles in fife, wa. The first year the brake worked fine. Then it stopped working. South sound bled it but it still didnt work. So they replaced everything on the rear brake from brembo as it comes as a set. It was good for about 6 months then again no brake. I took it to the bellevue dealership and they bled it again and got it to work for 3 months. I took it in again and the same thing. It worked for a few months then nothing. …”
NHTSA complaint #11407937, filed 2021-04, 28,000 miles“I have had issues with this motorcycle with the rear brake losing pressure resulting in no rear brake. Since day one of ownership of this motorcycle in 2015 I have to bring it back every year for them to bleed the brakes and charge me. Contact to Ducati initially they said there's nothing they could do about it then before the pandemic they promised they would handle it as a goodwill. When I went to the dealership they told me they knew nothing about it. When I asked if this is a normal occurrence they said yes they've had a few. Also they said that there is no recall at this point. …”
NHTSA complaint #11321752, filed 2020-04, 8,500 miles“For the last 3 years I have owned the bike (purchase new) the rear brake works for 1-2 months and then does not work at all (moving or stationary). The shop has to bleed on a regular basis, and suggested there is a design flaw in the brake fluid delivery system, but they cannot seem to fix permanently.”
NHTSA complaint #11075641, filed 2018-03, 4,000 miles“Brakes: since purchased, the bike has had a issue with a loss of front and rear braking. Reccently, Ducati released a recall for the 2015 and 2016 models to replace the rear brake line due to faulty crimping allowing air to bleed into the system. This issue does not only affect the 2015 and 2016 models, it also affects the 2014 model. The three years are effectively the same, as they have the same braking systems. The issue is persistent while riding the bike, stationary or even off. This can cause extended braking distance and lead to crash, injury or death. …”
NHTSA complaint #11404105, filed 2021-03, 4,000 milesRelated recalls
- 21V335000May 11, 2021Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2021 Monster 821, 2014-2021 Monster 1200 S/STD, and 2016-2019 Monster 1200 R motorcycles. The rear…Covers: Ducati Monster 1200 2014–2021, Monster 821 2015–2021
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 9 | 100% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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