2006 Ducati Sport Classic problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (63) · Structure:body (3) · Fuel System, Other (3)
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
67 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (24)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension 2024-01-18 · SRV-SRB-24-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
procedure for assessing front fork oil leaks. applicability: all models. this service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the assessment criteria for identifying front fork-related defects. the purpose is prevent technicians from mistaking oozing oil or assembly grease, for legit
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2023-07-17 · SRV-SRB-23-036 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
guided diagnosis for front brake system bleeding. applicability: all models. this service bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletin srv-srb-20-014 published on 4/17/2020. it provides dealers and service managers with needed information to correctly bleed the front brake system of the var
Power Train 2023-07-13 · SRV-SRB-23-037 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
finial drive chain maintenance precautions. applicability: all models and model years (except xdiavel). this service bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletins: srv-srb-18-030 published on 05/11/2018, srv-srb-19-046 published on 12/31/2019, srv-srb-20-050 published on 11/24/2020. it provi
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-07-10 · SRV-SRB-23-018R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
procedure for analysis and control of oil and coolant leaks from engine_rev.01. applicability: all models. this service repair bulletin instructs dealers and service managers on authorized procedures for identifying and isolating coolant and engine oil leaks. the use of a prescribed leak trace powde
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-06-16 · SRV-SRB-23-031 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
precautions to follow during crankcase cleaning. applicability: all models. this service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about precautions in using abrasive cleaners for engine component sealant, and in particular the crankcase covers. the bulletin further provides cleaning instruction
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-05-16 · SRV-SRB-23-018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
procedure for analysis and control of oil and coolant leaks from engine. applicability: all models. this service bulletin provides dealers and service managers with troubleshooting guidance for oil or coolant leaks. this bulletin includes service instructions.
Showing the 6 most recent of 24 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2013-02-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 7,400 mi“i was sending in a complaint due to the fact that i have read that there was lawsuit regarding the gas tanks expanding on ducati's. i wanted information on how to go about getting mine replaced. *tr…”
2012-02-10 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 600 mi“the gas tank has expanded to the point that it does not stay in the holding brackets. the tank is loose and is a dangerous driving hazard. ducati is replacing the tank with the exact same material which does not solve the problem. a tank made out of the same material will result in the same problem all over again. a permanent solution should req…”
2011-12-23 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 9,722 mi“fuel tank of said 2006 ducati sport classic, 1.) fuel tank has expanded no longer fitting into the brackets that hold the fuel tank securely in place. (fuel tank would move about) 2.) fuel tank developed deformation along the top portion of the fuel tank approximately a 10 mm in length area (left of fuel filler cap). 3.) fuel tank developed protru…”
2011-11-06 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 742 mi“on october 28, 2011, while operating my 2006 ducati sportclassic i noticed that the fuel tank was loose towards the forward part of the fuel tank. upon further inspection, i observed that the fuel tank was no longer secured by either the left-side or right-side mounting brackets attached to the vehicle frame. it is clear that the dimensions of th…”
2011-11-06 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 762 mi“noted fuel leaking where fuel pump housing attaches to composite fuel tank. fuel pump housing, connections, and fittings have never been removed or altered in any way, shape, or form by the owner of the vehicle (owned 4/12/2007 to present). issue appears be related to composite (non-metallic) fuel tank deformation over time. leaking fuel is a se…”
2011-04-25 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 9,000 mi“gas tank has spread and is no longer securely mounted to the motorcycle. *tr…”
2011-04-11 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 2,700 mi“i purchased a 2006 ducati sportclassic from a ducati dealer in 2006, and have since put approximately 2700 miles on the bike. the motorcycle has always been garaged and premium fuel used. the motorcycle's gas tank is made of some sort of plastic or fiberglass, and so it has spread to the point where the rubber cups that are supposed to hold it …”
2011-02-18 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 1,200 mi“2006 ducati sport classic the fuel tank expanded and no longer rest on the forward supports. the tank also is deformed and small blister appeared. *ln…”
2011-01-20 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 2,000 mi“2006 ducati sport classic motorcycle fuel tank has expanded and warped resulting in it becoming loose from the frame. *tr…”
2010-12-21 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 350 mi“the fuel tank on my 2006 ducati paul smart motorcycle is defective. the tank has warped to the point where it is no longer properly attached to the motorcycle's frame. this can cause serious, perhaps even fatal, injury to the rider. my ducati dealer has replaced the fuel tank under the 5 year emissions warranty. unfortunately, the tank that duc…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.