VehicleVerdict

Ducati Monster 821 years to avoid

Across 2015–2021, no single Monster 821 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2018 drew the most complaints; 2021 the fewest.

6

Total complaints

3

Recall campaigns

2015–2021

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Ducati Monster 821 NHTSA complaints by model year4 complaints2015: 1 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 4 complaints2019: 1 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints
Ducati Monster 821 NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Monster 821 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202101
202002
201913
201843
201702
201601
201511

Common questions

What is the best year for the Ducati Monster 821?

By complaint volume, 2021 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Monster 821 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Ducati Monster 821 have?

Across all model years, the Monster 821 has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 consumer complaints on file.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.