Kawasaki KLR650 vs Dodge RAM Quad CAB
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Kawasaki KLR650 | Dodge RAM Quad CAB |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 229 | 561 |
| Model years covered | 1993–2024 | 2001–2003 |
| Worst model year | 2008 | 2002 |
| Best model year | 2023 | 2001 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 29 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 39 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Lights | Body & Structure |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 0.9% | 13.2% |
Kawasaki KLR650 by year
What breaks
Lights
87
38.0%
Engine & Cooling
69
30.1%
Steering
18
7.9%
Suspension
13
5.7%
Body & Structure
11
4.8%
Electrical System
9
3.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
3.1%
Equipment & Accessories
3
1.3%
Dodge RAM Quad CAB by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
170
30.3%
Brakes
54
9.6%
Suspension
44
7.8%
Electrical System
42
7.5%
Steering
42
7.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
39
7.0%
Engine & Cooling
29
5.2%
Other & Unspecified
28
5.0%