2018 Ducati Scrambler
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 2 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 4th highest complaint count among 7 Scrambler model years with reports.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Electrical system, 12v/24v/48v battery, cablesDec 15, 2020
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Scrambler 1100 motorcycles. The exhaust valve cable could contact the main positive battery wire and potentially short-circuit.
An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of fire.
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new cable guide and self-locking cable tie to the exhaust valve cable, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-20-003.
Campaign 20V781000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
2 reports, newest first.
Service brakes, Jan 11, 2023
The rear brake failed after 1800 miles on the motorcycle. The brake fluid was replaced at 800 miles and after less than a year and 1000 miles it does not work. Pressing on the pedal does not engage the caliper. There are no visible leaks and the master cylinder is full of brake fluid. Ducati does have a recall campaign for multiple models for brake failure. The scrambler is not listed as one of them, but various Ducati forums have owners of Scrambler models reporting they have had rear brake failure or inadequate performance. I believe that this issue needs to be investigated and addressed by the manufacturer. This can be a potentially life threatening defect in the event of failure.
Service brakes, Dec 10, 2020
ONE DAY I TOOK THE BIKE FOR A RIDE AND THERE WAS NO PRESSURE ON THE REAR BRAKE AND ALMOST NO BRAKING