2008 Ducati Monster 696: what breaks, and at what mileage
What breaks on the 2008 Ducati Monster 696
Only 7 defect reports have been filed with NHTSA about the 2008 Ducati Monster 696, which is too few to compute mileage percentiles or a risk score. The reports reported fuel tank, filler or EVAP failure.
When each failure gets reported
Tick median reported mileage Solid middle half of reports Faint 10th to 90th percentile Colour how bad the failure is when it happens
How reports accumulate
Every report with an odometer reading, cumulative, from 0 to 200,000 miles. A curve that climbs early is a car with early problems, whatever its total.
- Line share of reports filed by that mileage
Every reported failure mode
| Failure mode | System | Reports | With reading | 25th | Median | 75th | Per 1,000 | Typical repair | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank, filler or EVAP failure | fuel | 5 | 5 | — | 5k | — | 5.3 | $250–$1,800 | Moderate |
| Fuel pump failure | fuel | 1 | 1 | — | 2k | — | 1.1 | $600–$2,600 | High |
| Fuel leak or fuel odor | fuel | 1 | 1 | — | 650 | — | 1.1 | $300–$2,500 | Critical |
This year had no usable recall paperwork, so the fleet-size estimate is the median of other years of the same model. Repair costs are typical independent-shop ranges for the failure, not figures from these reports.
What owners wrote
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint narratives, trimmed for length. The odometer reading is the one the owner gave.
Fuel tank, filler or EVAP failure
I purchased a 2008 ducati monster 695. It has 4,900 trouble-free miles, but the gas tank is now expanding. There are ripples forming on the sides of the tank and the key latch is now pressed up against the tank itself. *tr
Vehicle: 2008 ducati monster s4rs tricolore (motorcycle) issue: excessive expansion of the fuel tank causing material yield and fitment problems _______________________________________________________ 1) normal use of gas tank (refueling) over a period of two years. 2) fuel tank is: a) expanding (to the point of witnessing external cracks, ripples, and bubbles ) b) elongation of the fuel tank causes access to components under it from being accessed readily (as designed). C) condition is constant and getting progressively worse. D) rupture/leaking has not occurred, but is expected. E) considering this is a motorcycle with the fuel tank located in close proximity to the rider, a catastrophic failure would be expected. 3) motorcycle was: a) returned to the dealer for review, upon which a decision was made to replace the tank at the manufacture's expense. B) the manufacture will swap the defective tank for the replacement unit. *tr
Fuel pump failure
My motorcycle has a plastic gas tank which has begun to expand. The outside dimensions of the tank have increased and it now does not sit correctly in the frame and it presses against the ignition switch. Previously it opened and closed without problems, now I have to wedge it against the ignition switch to close it. The rubber mounts no longer sit correctly on the frame. I have not modified my motorcycle and I have made no modifications to the fuel tank or fuel pump. I took the bike to the dealer who submitted a claim to ducati north america (the importer/factory) and they refused to replace the tank. I was not given a reason. I am very concerned as to the safety of this motorcycle now. The tank's swelling has made it so the handlebars do not turn correctly. If the tank swells enough, it will split open and I am concerned this will happen while I am riding. *tr
Fuel leak or fuel odor
The plastic fuel tank on my 2008 ducati monster s2r1000 (selected monster 696 as vehicle since s2r1000 was not an option) is swelling to the point it is rubbing against the ignition switch housing and no longer sits on the frame for proper support. This is a serious issue because of the fire risk if the tank were to wear all the way through and allow gasoline to spill onto my ignition wiring and hot engine. Obviously, a fuel leak occurring while riding the motorcycle could result in a crash, injury or death, and property damage. I also cannot lift the fuel tank as designed by ducati to service the motorcycle. I understand this is a problem affecting several ducati models from 2005 to present. My motorcycle was originally purchased in september 2008, currently has less than 700 miles on it, has not been modified , and, other than this serious defect, is in brand new condition. *tr
Every year of the Ducati Monster 696
Scores compare each year against other cars of the same model year, so a low number on an older car is a real result and not an artefact of age.
What the reports on file say
The complaints recorded against the 2008 Ducati Monster 696 are fuel tank, filler or EVAP failure (5 reports, around 5k miles), fuel pump failure (1 report, around 2k miles) and fuel leak or fuel odor (1 report, around 650 miles). With a sample this size these are anecdotes rather than a pattern, and they are shown because somebody looking at this exact car would rather see them than nothing.
Why this page is short
A model year needs about 8 reports before percentiles mean anything, and this one does not have them. Complaint volume tracks how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road, so a thin page usually means a rare car, a new car, or a car whose owners do not file.
Where this comes from. Every figure above is computed from NHTSA owner complaints and recall records for this exact make, model and year. Complaints are voluntary and self-selected, so treat counts as a floor. The methodology page writes out each formula, and the same numbers are available as JSON.
What breaks at my mileage Compare with another car
Source Owner complaints and recall records published by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, model years 1996–2027 Figures rebuilt Published by AtWhatMileage How every figure is computed