Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Kawasaki / Kawasaki
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
004305125 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1999 Kawasaki had rebuilt my motorcycle, but had dented the tank they replaced it. but four months later gas leaks out of the rear right vent hose which
004301626 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2003 I own a 2003 kawasaki zr 750h3 motorcycle. three weeks ago, while driving up my driveway, the throttle did not go back to its original position when
004299219 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2003 a loud buzzing noise came from the left clutch lever. it was heard over the wind, and there was no way consumer heard any functions of the
004290662 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2002 KAWASAKI KLR650 CAM CHAIN BALANCER/IDLER SHAFT LEVER FAILED PREMATURELY. THE BIKE HAD ONLY 13,000 MILES AND IS A 2002 MODEL YEAR.*AK
002264522 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2002 The consumer stated that while his wife was riding a motorcycle, the knuckle that held the frame to the shock absorber broke. when this part broke,
003262562 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1997 Balancer idler lever failure. found it broken in my engine while performing maintenance. this would lead to engine seizure and a possible lost of
003255823 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2002 On 12/7/03 my wife was riding her 2002 650 kawasaki prairie. we were riding with friends so verification of the circumstances surrounding this
003254979 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2003 2003 kawasaki motorcycle throttle sticking open which resulted in an accident.*mr the consumer needs a letter verifying that he filed a complaint
002241704 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2002 2002 kawasaki zzr1200. speedometer does not hold steady. it fluctuates as much as 10 mph thereby not giving an accurate indication of speed. dealer
003241486 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2003 I have a kawasaki klr650 which i purchased in november 2002. because i had heard of problems with the balance tensioner, i purchased an upgrade kit
003239340 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2002 I own a 02 kawasaki zzr 1200 and during a self 7500 tune-up noticed pitting on my cam lobes. i then took the bike to a local dealership and had a
003239335 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2002 I own a 2002 kawasaki zzr-1200 motorcycle. i experienced severe pitting on my cam shafts noticed by my mechanic and well documented on www.zzr1200.
003238889 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2003 Kawasaki z1000 ( zr1000a ) rear view mirror placement does not allow viewing to the rear of the vehicle. the elbows/arms of the driver will obscure
002219425 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2002 Motor and electrical system shuts down while driving,no warning. every thing goes dead. has a whinning and vibration in motor train. very dangerous
002219424 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2002 Motor and electrical system shuts down while driving,no warning. every thing goes dead. has a whinning and vibration in motor train. very dangerous
0000214757 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2003 There was a slight frame misalignment on a kawasaki, zrx1200, 2003 motorcycle. which may cause the front tire to slide to the left in wet conditions.*
0000206636 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1991 THE CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WITH THE VEHICLE. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE REAR BRAKE WAS DEFECTIVE. (MODEL/NINJA) MR SCC
002201214 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2002 While riding on the way home from work, i went to shift from one gear to the next and all of a sudden it made a weird sound like a ball bearing
998196824 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1990 FUEL PETCOCK LEAKS FUEL DOWN THE SIDE OF MOTORCYCLE
002178577 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2001 Consumer states the side stand on the vehicle is not designed properly the kick stand is to small that when leaving the bike on the kick stand the
002171802 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1999 WHEN DRIVING FRONT END WILL START TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS NORMAL.*AK
001096855 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1999 PLEASE HELP THIS BIKE HAS ALMOST KILLED US,AND KAWASAKI WON'T HONOR THE WARRANTY. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
001096854 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1999 PLEASE HELP THIS BIKE HAS ALMOST KILLED US,AND KAWASAKI WON'T HONOR THE WARRANTY. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
001096853 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1999 PLEASE HELP THIS BIKE HAS ALMOST KILLED US,AND KAWASAKI WON'T HONOR THE WARRANTY. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
001096852 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1999 PLEASE HELP THIS BIKE HAS ALMOST KILLED US,AND KAWASAKI WON'T HONOR THE WARRANTY. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
001096851 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1999 PLEASE HELP THIS BIKE HAS ALMOST KILLED US,AND KAWASAKI WON'T HONOR THE WARRANTY. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
002096511 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2001 As a result of fasteners backing out and falling off, front fender dropped on front tire, resulting in almost locking up front wheel. this resulted
002096464 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2000 Engine oil migrates from stator housing, to voltage regulator connectors. connectors fused together, then begin to emit smoke from the compartment
999072714 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1993 The interior of the fuel tank rusted causing debris to clog the carburetors and the motorcycle to run poorly. this allerted me to the problem before
000065622 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2001 The throttle cable was routed incorrectly at factory, my bike was one of the first 2001 bike off the assembly. when i turn handlebar to the right, it
000063476 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2000 SHIFTS OUT SIXTH GEAR FREQUENTLY. SOMETIMES GRINDS OTHER GEARS WHILE SHIFTING. *AK
000034640 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1999 Camshaft chain tensioner failed, resulting in engine noise and cam chain wear. potential for premature cam chain failure and loss of rider control.
996190049 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1991 THE FRONT FENDER FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 100MPH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
0000181412 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2002 Motorcycle model meanstreak; rear suspension swing arm has no bushings which allows arm to have movement. also, rear frame of motorcycle would rub
999152745 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1999 The rear air shocks; left manufacturer & arrived at dealership without air in shocks. customers not aware. dealer not aware motorcycle sent with
999152744 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1999 The rear air shocks; left manufacturer & arrived at dealership without air in shocks. customers not aware. dealer not aware motorcycle sent with
998130744 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1997 WHILE IN SECOND GEAR AND HAND ON THE BRAKE THE MOTORCYCLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE TO A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED. *AK
998126256 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1996 Kawasaki 1600, 1996; when traveling at 50 to 60 mph and when exiting the interstate, the rim split, hitting the brake caliper . also there is no
998125426 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1998 WHEN STARTING OUT OR MAKING A TURN, THE VEHICLE DIES. THE CARBURETOR SEEMS DEFECTIVE, THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
998125424 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1998 The headlights and tailights do not work, turning the switch on does nothing at all to the lights, state laws require headlights and taillights on.
998125422 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1998 KILL SWITCH DOES NOT WORK. IT DOES NOT CUT THE VEHICLE OFF IN CASE OF A CRASH LIKE IT IS SUPPOSED TO. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
999085292 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1999 Motorcycle started to blow ignition fuses at low speeds. causes engine to stop and could cause rider to lose control and have an accident. after
994066081 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1995 BATTERY SHORTED.
994066080 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1995 FUEL LINE BREATHER TUBE BLOCKED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *DH
994066079 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1995 FRONT/REAR CYLINDER FAILED.
0000062102 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1997 POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW OF FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS EXPERIENCED FAILURE. *YC
997039745 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1995 BRAKE LIGHTS STAYED ON CONTINUOUSLY, DUE TO SENSOR FAILURE.
997039744 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1995 HEADLIGHT FAILURE, CAUSING COLLISION DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY.
997033745 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1995 STEERING PROBLEMS RESULTING IN VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND FIRE. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
996029522 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1996 INTERMITTENT STALLING.
003221224 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2002 WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING BIKE WILL SHUT OFF CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
003220739 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2002 WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING BIKE WILL SHUT OFF CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
002219909 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2002 Motor and electrical system shuts down while driving,no warning. every thing goes dead. has a whinning and vibration in motor train. very dangerous
003218429 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 9999 WHILE DRIVING THE FORK CLAMP CRACKED AND THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE BIKE AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. ( KAWASAKI ZX 7RP 2003) *MR *SCC *JB
0000215239 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2003 There was a slight frame misalignment on a kawasaki, zrx1200, 2003 motorcycle. which may cause the front tire to slide to the left in wet conditions.*
003213540 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2003 BROKEN ENGINE PART ON 1999 KAWASAKI KLR 650 MOTORCYCLE. BALANCER TENSIONER LEVER ON THE IDLER SHAFT. KAW. PART NO. 131-1436. *NLM
003212963 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2003 THE TRIPLE CLAMP HAD BROKEN, WHICH HAD TORN INTO 2 PIECES. (MODEL ZX750) MR SCC *JB
0000207115 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1991 THE CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WITH THE VEHICLE. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE REAR BRAKE WAS DEFECTIVE. (MODEL/NINJA) MR SCC
998197289 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1990 FUEL PETCOCK LEAKS FUEL DOWN THE SIDE OF MOTORCYCLE
002188854 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2003 While driving at 55 mph the motorcycle engine stalls, condition caused an accident and damages to the motorcycle. dealer has been notified. please
002187528 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2002 Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the engine will lock up and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle and
002186352 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2001 THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR IGNITION UNIT MODULAR RECALL# BN12584 MC01.03 PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *MR
002183498 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2002 Model name "mule" 3010; this four-wheel drive vehicle has a governor mechanism which engaged in reverse and lunged backwards with brakes having no
002183488 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2002 Model name "mule" 3010; this four-wheel drive vehicle has a governor mechanism which engaged in reverse and lunged backwards with brakes having no
002183487 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2002 Model name "mule" 3010; this four-wheel drive vehicle has a governor mechanism which engaged in reverse and lunged backwards with brakes having no
0000181411 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2002 Motorcycle model meanstreak; rear suspension swing arm has no bushings which allows arm to have movement. also, rear frame of motorcycle would rub
002179594 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2000 Consumer has a kawasaki motorcycle model zx12-r. fuel gauge reads incorrectly, and consumer will run out of gas. there has been a recall, but this
002178587 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2001 Consumer states the side stand on the vehicle is not designed properly the kick stand is to small that when leaving the bike on the kick stand the
0000177367 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2002 While driving and shifting gears clutch will stick, causing driver to lose control. dealer has been notified; however, stated this was a normal
0000177357 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2002 While driving and shifting gears clutch will stick, causing driver to lose control. dealer has been notified; however, stated this was a normal
000129220 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2000 While going on highway at about 70 motorcycle stalled and died. then, consumer was able to start it back up. consumer felt this waas dangerous
002097246 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2000 Oil is following the wiring harness out of the generator/stator cover and up to the voltage rectifier. i called kawasaki and they acted like it wasn't
001096862 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1999 PLEASE HELP THIS BIKE HAS ALMOST KILLED US,AND KAWASAKI WON'T HONOR THE WARRANTY. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
002096699 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2001 The item that failed(kawasaki part#13168-1436) keeps the engine balancer, tensioner idler gear stationary. at the ponit i discovered it the only thing
002094958 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2002 Wiring to aux plug and brake/tail light hangs above exhaust system causing wires to melt, short out and catch fire. plastic rear fender may then catch
001085117 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1981 REAR TIRE LOCKED, RIPPED FRAME. I HAVE NOTIFIED THE TWO CLOSEST KAWASAKI DEALERS, WITH NO RESPONSE. *AK
001081520 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2000 This motorcycle develops a violent side-to-side threshing of the front wheel and handlebars beginning at 75 mph and getting worse at 80 mph and over.
001081513 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2000 This motorcycle develops a violent side-to-side threshing of the front wheel and handlebars beginning at 75 mph and getting worse at 80 mph and over.
001081415 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2000 While driving at 35 mph the return pump canister blew up and caught fire. i quickly stopped and put it out with my shirt.. i still have the charred
001078368 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1999 Oil pump on early kawasaki nomads were made of plastic. there have been several posts on the internet about failures of this gear. i was told by my
001072916 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1998 I purchased this motorcycle with this tire, new, in august of 1999, and it is currently under warranty. i only traveled 10,846 miles when i noticed
001072909 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1998 I purchased this motorcycle with this tire, new, in august of 1999, and it is currently under warranty. i only traveled 10,846 miles when i noticed
999072721 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1993 The interior of the fuel tank rusted causing debris to clog the carburetors and the motorcycle to run poorly. this allerted me to the problem before
000063482 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2000 SHIFTS OUT SIXTH GEAR FREQUENTLY. SOMETIMES GRINDS OTHER GEARS WHILE SHIFTING. *AK
0000059569 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1995 CLUTCH AND THROTTLE STUCK CAUSING UNWANTED ACCELERATION. MJS
000059467 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2000 THROTTLE STUCK WIDE OPEN WITHOUT GIVING IT ANY GAS. *AK
000058356 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1999 KICK STAND OF MOTORCYCLE IS NOT LOCKING, CAUSING TIP OVERS ON SLIGHTEST NON-LEVEL GROUND.*AK
000052655 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2000 NO SUMMARY
0000039743 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1995 WHILE IN REPAIR SHOP, REVEALED MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY DUE TO SEVERAL MISSING PARTS.
000034644 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1999 Camshaft chain tensioner failed, resulting in engine noise and cam chain wear. potential for premature cam chain failure and loss of rider control.
0000032051 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1999 Rured in nomad motorcycles predominately, but vulcan classics as well. kaw has been repairing them on a one by one basis, but the failures occur at
002027071 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2001 Every time consumer takes the cover off of the gasket, it is alwys torn in the same place. consumer has used honda bond #4 to fix the leak. this
996190069 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1991 THE FRONT FENDER FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 100MPH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
995180521 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1995 WHEN BRAKES APPLIED, EXPERIENCING LONG STOPPING DISTANCE. TT
995170390 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1991 THERE IS A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE GAS TANK NEAR THE MOUNTING BRACKET. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
999155088 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1999 When motorcycle is being driven at various speeds it would start to shimmy from the front to the back. would be able to maintain control. was nearly
999152765 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1999 The rear air shocks; left manufacturer & arrived at dealership without air in shocks. customers not aware. dealer not aware motorcycle sent with
999152764 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1999 The rear air shocks; left manufacturer & arrived at dealership without air in shocks. customers not aware. dealer not aware motorcycle sent with
998130761 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1997 WHILE IN SECOND GEAR AND HAND ON THE BRAKE THE MOTORCYCLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE TO A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED. *AK
998125441 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1998 The headlights and tailights do not work, turning the switch on does nothing at all to the lights, state laws require headlights and taillights on.
998125423 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1998 The headlights and tailights do not work, turning the switch on does nothing at all to the lights, state laws require headlights and taillights on.
997117701 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1997 The vibration from the motorcycle rattled the bolts loose that hold the speedometer/odmeter, and the made cable move freely. problem has not been
997116486 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1991 WHILE DRIVING BIKE CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE WAS STARTED WHEN THE OIL PUMP THREW A ROD. THE BIKE WAS DESTROYED IN THE FIRE. KAWASAKI, ZX11. *AK
997116473 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1991 WHILE DRIVING BIKE CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE WAS STARTED WHEN THE OIL PUMP THREW A ROD. THE BIKE WAS DESTROYED IN THE FIRE. KAWASAKI, ZX11. *AK
0000072679 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1999 Gas tank design allows water to settle in the lower portions of the tank below the fuel pick-up (approximately .2gallons). this may cause thetank to
996068480 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1996 EXHAUST TAIL PIPE FAILED.
996068471 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1996 HORN DOES NOT WORK OCCASIONALLY.
996068472 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1996 EXHAUST TAIL PIPE FAILED.
996068470 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1996 ENGINE BACK FIRES ON DECELERATIONS, AND KNOCKS UNDER MODERATE ACCELERATION.
0000068151 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 2000 Both the left and right rear view mirrors are unusable. i am 6'0" tall and about 200 lbs. when you ride on this motorcycle you cannot see behind you
994066089 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1995 BATTERY SHORTED.
994066090 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1995 CAM TENSIONER FAILED.
994066087 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1995 FRONT/REAR CYLINDER FAILED.
994066088 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1995 FUEL LINE BREATHER TUBE BLOCKED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *DH
994066082 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1995 CAM TENSIONER FAILED.
0000062110 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1997 POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW OF FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS EXPERIENCED FAILURE. *YC
0000059570 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1995 CARBURETOR AND FUEL SWITCH REPAIRED. MJS
0000051564 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 9999 GAS TANK RUSTED RESULTING IN FAILURE.
0000051556 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 9999 GAS TANK RUSTED RESULTING IN FAILURE.
998050113 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1993 As motorcycle accelerated from a slow roll, the right side handlebar broke off, causing loss of control, resulting in a crash. driver sustained
0000049020 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1992 SPEEDOMETER FAILED.
0000049021 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1992 FUEL TANK DESIGN ALLOWS FOR BUILD UP OF LIQUID RESULTING IN RUST AND CORROSION RESULTING IN FUEL LEAK.
0000049013 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1992 SPEEDOMETER FAILED.
0000049012 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1992 FUEL TANK DESIGN ALLOWS FOR BUILD UP OF LIQUID RESULTING IN RUST AND CORROSION RESULTING IN FUEL LEAK.
997039751 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1995 HEADLIGHT FAILURE, CAUSING COLLISION DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY.
997034533 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1994 ENGINE DIES AND WILL NOT RESTART. ENGINE HAS HOLED CYLINDER, AND HAS BEEN REBUILT THREE TIMES. *AK
997034525 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1994 ENGINE DIES AND WILL NOT RESTART. ENGINE HAS HOLED CYLINDER, AND HAS BEEN REBUILT THREE TIMES. *AK
0000034492 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 9999 CARBURETOR DESIGN CAUSES VEHICLE TO RUN ROUGH AND STALL IN THE FIRST FIFTEEN MINUTES OF OPERATION WHEN VEHICLE IS COLD.
997033753 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1995 STEERING PROBLEMS RESULTING IN VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND FIRE. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
0000032332 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1996 VALVE STICKING OPEN ON REAR CYLINDER.
996029530 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1996 INTERMITTENT STALLING.
996010257 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1996 LEFT/RIGHT REARVIEW MIRRORS DO NOT ALLOW ADJUSTMENT FOR REAR VIEW. *AK
995007101 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 9999 STARTER LOCK-OUT SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER TO IGNITION, THEN ENGINE TO SURGE, THROWING DRIVER OFF MOTORCYCLE. *SKD
995005960 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI 1995 DRIVE CHAIN RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS. *DSH

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