Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2005 Ducati Monster S2 R
NHTSA data on file today
The 2005 Ducati Monster S2 R has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 28 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #05V219000 INCORRECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ARM NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 23 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 4 complaints
- Fuel System, Other 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2005 Ducati MONSTER S2 R shows significant issues primarily related to the fuel system, as evidenced by complaints. The incorrect rear shock absorber extends concerns about the suspension reliability due to prior recalls.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel system | 15,000–25,000 miles | $250–$600 | very common |
| rear shock absorber | 15,000–20,000 miles | $400–$900 | common |
| gasoline system | 10,000–20,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- brake fluid replacement
- coolant system flush
- chain lubrication
- fuel injector cleaning
- valve clearance check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- fuel smell or leaks
- suspension noise or sag
- irregular fuel consumption
- poor acceleration performance
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2005 Ducati Monster S2 R at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.