Kawasaki Vulcan vs Acura RLX
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 Vulcan | Acura RLX |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 70 | 175 |
| Model years covered | 1995–2009 | 2014–2020 |
| Worst model year | — | 2014 |
| Best model year | — | 2015 |
| Crashes reported | 7 | 6 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 3 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 20% | 5.7% |
Kawasaki Vulcan by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
20
28.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
14
20.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
15.7%
Electrical System
6
8.6%
Brakes
4
5.7%
Other & Unspecified
4
5.7%
Tires
3
4.3%
Suspension
2
2.9%
Acura RLX by year
What breaks
Steering
58
33.1%
Suspension
22
12.6%
Electrical System
14
8.0%
Engine & Cooling
13
7.4%
Stability & Traction Control
13
7.4%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
12
6.9%
Wheels
7
4.0%
Other & Unspecified
7
4.0%