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2005 Ducati Monster 1000 Recalls & Complaints

The 2005 Ducati Monster 1000 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ducati dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2005 Ducati Monster 1000. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2005 Ducati Monster 1000 owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Ducati Monster 1000, describing incidents dated September 7, 2006 to January 1, 2010.

Most-cited components

  • Fuel/Propulsion System 4 complaints

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10929436 · Filed

    GAS TANK SWOLLEN, CAN'T LATCH IT DOWN. PAINT IS BUBBLING AND PEELING.

  • ODI #10339117 · Filed

    PURCHASED A USED '05 DUCATI MTS 1000S DS FROM THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. TWO DAYS AFTER GETTING IT HOME I NOTICED THE STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE IN THE GARAGE. I CALLED DEALERSHIP THEY SUGGESTED THAT WAS NORMAL. A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER I NOTICED STAINING ON THE FRAME RAILS BENEATH THE SEAT AND IT SMELLED OF…

  • ODI #10336824 · Filed

    THE PLASTIC/COMPOSITE GAS TANK/SEAT COMPONENT IS CHANGING SHAPE (EXPANDING) OVER TIME. THE FIRST SIGN WAS FUEL LEAKING AROUND THE FUEL PUMP SEALS, SLOW AT FIRST, THEN DANGEROUS LEVELS. THE SEAT PAD, WHICH ATTACHES TO THE TANK, CANNOT BE PROPERLY SECURED DUE TO THE SHIFTING OF THE BOLT LOCATIONS. THE…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2005 Ducati Monster 1000 in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Steering Damper Bracket may Fail, Locking Steering

NHTSA #14E012000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported April 1, 2014 · Ohlins Racing AB

Potentially affected: 2,827 vehicles

Repair completion: 4% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified November 19, 2013

Defect description

Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD 000 through SD 005. The affected brackets may crack.

Safety consequence

If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

INCORRECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ARM

NHTSA #05V219000 · Suspension — Front — Shock Absorber · NHTSA notice

Reported May 13, 2005 · DUCATI NORTH AMERICA

Potentially affected: 117 vehicles

Owners notified July 30, 2005 · Vehicles built July 1, 2004 – July 31, 2004 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE INCORRECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ROCKER ARM WAS INSTALLED DURING PRODUCTION.

Safety consequence

THE INCORRECT COMPONENT COULD POTENTIALLY FAIL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ROCKER ARM AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 408-253-0499.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Other Ducati Monster 1000 model years

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