Kawasaki Ninja vs Harley-Davidson Flhtc
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 Ninja | Harley-Davidson Flhtc |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 53 | 130 |
| Model years covered | 1996–2021 | 1989–2013 |
| Worst model year | — | 2009 |
| Best model year | — | 2008 |
| Crashes reported | 7 | 9 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 24.5% | 13.1% |
Kawasaki Ninja by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
10
18.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
10
18.9%
Body & Structure
6
11.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
6
11.3%
Electrical System
4
7.5%
Suspension
4
7.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
3
5.7%
Steering
2
3.8%
Harley-Davidson Flhtc by year
What breaks
Electrical System
28
21.5%
Engine & Cooling
22
16.9%
Brakes
22
16.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
10.0%
Suspension
8
6.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
7
5.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
7
5.4%
Wheels
6
4.6%