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2006 Ducati 999 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2006 Ducati 999 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

3

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2006 compare to other 999 years?

999 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted3 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 1 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 3 complaints
999 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2006 Ducati 999 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine267%
Transmission133%

Does the 2006 Ducati 999 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06E035000BrakesMay 2, 2006 · 1,611 units

Defect

CERTAIN CRG FRONT BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL RB-511 DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2004-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1 MOTORCYCLES, AND 2005-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES. MODEL RB-512 IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2003-2006 DUCATI 749 AND 999 MOTORCYCLES, AND ON 2004-2006 APRILIA MILLE R MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE PIVOT BORE, THE BRAKE LEVER COULD BECOME SEIZED IN THE BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION, THEREBY PREVENTING THE FRONT BRAKE FROM DISENGAGING.

Consequence

A NON-RELEASE CONDITION COULD CAUSE DRAG ON THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

CRG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ROCKER FOR THE FRONT LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONCACT CRG AT 831-763-7811.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“ON 9/14/2006 I PURCHASED A NEW 2006 DUCATI 999R MOTORCYCLE FROM MUNROE MOTORS AND WAS RIDING HOME FROM THEIR STORE. I HAD ONLY RIDDEN 1/4 MILE FROM THEIR STORE WHEN THE ENGINE DIED AT A STOP SIGN. I TOOK THE BIKE BACK TO THEM 9/17/2006 TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. SINCE THEN, I HAVE RETURNED THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · September 14, 2006

“2006 DUCATI 999S - UK MODEL. CLUTCH FAILS TO ENGAGE CAUSING MOTORCYCLE TO MOVE FORWARDS WHILST CLUTCH LEVER IS FULLY PULLED IN TO THE HANDLEBAR. VERY DANGEROUS IN TRAFFIC. ALTHOUGH SPECIFIED ONE DAY IN REPORT, IT IS HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY AND EACH TIME THE MOTORCYCLE IS RIDDEN. *NM”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · June 11, 2006

2006 Ducati 999 — common questions

Is the 2006 Ducati 999 reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2006 Ducati 999 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2006 Ducati 999. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.