FaultScore

FaultScore report

2008 Kawasaki KLR650 problems

Owners have filed 129 complaints about the 2008 Kawasaki KLR650 with NHTSA between 2007 and 2018. The largest single group is the lights. Across this model's run it ranks 1 of 4 worst.

D

FaultScore 71/100

Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Kawasaki KLR650.

How this is worked out

The numbers

129

Complaints

0

Crashes reported

1

Fires reported

0

Injuries reported

2,000 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

100%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

What kind of bad

The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.

Complaint volume 100 vs 50 Severity 4 vs 50 Early failure 100 vs 50
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 100
Against the median year of the Kawasaki KLR650. 50 means typical for this model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 4
0.8% of these complaints involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of 9.7%.
Early failure — 100
100% of failures with a mileage on record happened under 36,000 miles, against a national rate of 29%.

How 2008 compares with every other Kawasaki KLR650

Click any bar to open that year's report.

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 2008 Kawasaki KLR650

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

Lights 85 65.9%

Median failure at 2,000 miles

Engine & Cooling 14 10.9%

0 crashes, 1 fires · median 5,400 mi

Median failure at 800 miles

Suspension 9 7.0%

Median failure at 1,504 miles

Electrical System 5 3.9%

Median failure at 1,550 miles

Equipment & Accessories 3 2.3%

Median failure at 600 miles

Transmission & Drivetrain 2 1.6%

Median failure at 8,700 miles

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 1 0.8%

Median failure at 2,500 miles

Exactly what failed

NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.

Shock Absorber 6 26.1%
Turn Signal 6 26.1%
Engine 4 17.4%
Springs 2 8.7%
Exhaust System 2 8.7%
Body 1 4.3%
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe 1 4.3%
Rear 1 4.3%

When it fails

Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.

Under 1,000 miles 33 27.3%
1,000 – 9,999 miles 80 66.1%
10,000 – 24,999 miles 8 6.6%

When owners complained

A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.

Sep 2007 peak 37 Jan 2018

Recalls on the 2008 Kawasaki KLR650

A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.

United States — NHTSA

07V244000

STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SPRING RETAINING PIN ON THE FRAME MAY NOT HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY WELDED IN PLACE AND COULD FALL OUT, ALLOWING THE SIDESTAND TO DROP INTO THE "PARKING" POSITION.

Risk: IF THIS OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Canada — Transport Canada

Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones.

Recall 2009069 3,247 units in Canada

Electrical

On certain motorcycles, the main wiring harness can chafe against the frame, causing the engine to stop running. Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the rider's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will reinforce and reroute the main wiring harness.

Recall 2009068 3,247 units in Canada

Other

On certain motorcycles, the muffler mount bolts could loosen due to heat expansion of the exhaust pipe and vibration. Should the bolts loosen completely, the muffler could separate from the motorcycle, which could result in a vehicle crash causing personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will remove the paint from the muffler mount tabs and replace the mount bolts, nuts, washers and gasket.

Recall 2008383 1,688 units in Canada

Lights And Instruments

On certain motorcycles, the turn signal mounting stalk(s) can break causing failure of the turn signal to clearly indicate the rider's turn intentions. This situation could lead to a crash causing personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace all four turn signal assemblies.

Recall 2007349 5,298 units in Canada

Other

On certain motorcycles, insufficient tightening torque may have been applied to the muffler mounting bolts during vehicle assembly. Should the bolts loosen, the muffler could separate from the motorcycle and impact nearby persons or objects resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage. Correction: Dealers will tighten muffler mounting bolts to the proper torque.

Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.

Complaints that involved harm

Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.

at 6,100 miles Fariport, NY Fire

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

COVER SIDE HOLE THAT LOWER STARTER GEAR PIN RIDES IN IS MILLED TOO DEEP AND CAN RESULT IN SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE. WHILE INSTALLING A BALANCER TENSION SPRING UPGRADE (ANOTHER ISSUE WITH THESE MOTORCYCLES) I FOUND I HAD THIS ISSUE. I HAD TO INSTALL A SPACER TO FIX AND PREVENT THE OTHER SIDE FROM COMING OUT OF ENGINE SIDE HOLE AND CAUSING DAMAGE.

NHTSA complaint #10334646 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

at 21,000 miles Highland, IL

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

TURNED IN COMPLAINT ON A FEW DAYS AGO. RECEIVED THIS TRACKING NUMBER 11063172. WHAT'S MY NEXT STEP? THE COMPLAINT WAS TURN SIGNALS FALLING OFF.

NHTSA complaint #11063854 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 21,000 miles Highland, IL

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

TURN SIGNALS FELL OFF. HANGING ON BY ELECTRIC WIRING

NHTSA complaint #11063172 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 21,000 miles Highland, IL

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

EXTERIOR TURN SIGNALS DRYROT,THEREFORE TURN SIGNAL INDICATORS FALLING OFF AND HANGING ON BY WIRE. ONE IN FRONT AND ONE IN BACK. THE ONE IN BACK FELL ON TO MUFFLER MELTING PLASTIC.

NHTSA complaint #11061059 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 4,200 miles Larkspur, CO

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

TURN SIGNALS HAVE A RUBBER MOUNT THAT FALLS OFF.

NHTSA complaint #10474274 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 6,022 miles Springfield, IL

ENGINE

THE ENGINE BURNS OIL EXCESSIVELY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (60 TO 70 MPH). AN ENGINE LOCKUP DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICANT IS A VERY REAL CONCERN DUE TO THE OIL CONSUMPTION RATE.

NHTSA complaint #10462108 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 4,900 miles Palmetto, FL

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KAWASAKI KLR 650 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS RUBBER DETERIORATED AND FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,900.

NHTSA complaint #10461869 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 17,000 miles TOK, AK

POWER TRAIN

THE STARTER IDLER GEAR SHAFT HOLE/SLEEVE IS BORE/MILLED TO DEEP ON THE OUTSIDE CASING. THE SHAFT MOVES TO THE CASING SIDE AND LOSES CONTACT WITH THE INSIDE BUSHING/SLEEVE, WICH FORMS A GAP AT THE MAIN HOUSING SIDE. THERE IS NOW ENOUGH SPACE FOR THE SPACER WASHER TO FALL INTO THE BOTTOM-END AND CAUSE HUGE/CATASTROPHIC FAILURE.

NHTSA complaint #10434053 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 17,000 miles TOK, AK

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

THE STARTER IDLER GEAR SHAFT HOLE/SLEEVE IS BORE/MILLED TO DEEP ON THE OUTSIDE CASING. THE SHAFT MOVES TO THE CASING SIDE AND LOSES CONTACT WITH THE INSIDE BUSHING/SLEEVE, WICH FORMS A GAP AT THE MAIN HOUSING SIDE. THERE IS NOW ENOUGH SPACE FOR THE SPACER WASHER TO FALL INTO THE BOTTOM-END AND CAUSE HUGE/CATASTROPHIC FAILURE.

NHTSA complaint #10434053 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 5,400 miles Fort Collins, CO

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KAWASAKI KLR650. WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD SUDDENLY SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO OIL LEAKS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 5400.

NHTSA complaint #10349235 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 16,300 miles Alton, IL

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2008 KAWASAKI KLR 650 STARTER GEAR COVER IS IMPROPERLY BORED ALLOWING SUPPORT SHAFT TO BECOME UNSUPPORTED ON ONE END. THIS COULD CAUSE THRUST WASHERS TO DROP INTO THE ROTATING FLYWHEEL AT SPEED, LOCKING THE MOTOR AND CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. OLDER AND NEWER MODELS BOTH HAVE A RIDGE IN THE OUTER ENGINE COVER THAT PREVENTS THE IDLER GEAR SHAFT FROM DRIFTING OUT TOO FAR AND LOOSING SUPPORT IN THE INNER ENGINE COVER. THIS WAS CLEARLY A MACHINING ERROR. I INSERTED A SMALL SPACER IN THE HOLE TO PREVENT THE SHAFT FROM MOVING.

NHTSA complaint #10334914 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Dahlonega, GA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

THE SAFETY ISSUE IS ON A 2008 KAWASAKI KLR-650. THE STARTED GEAR IS GRINDING WHEN I TRY TO CRANK THE BIKE. THE DEALER WILL NOT FIX THE ISSUE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE IS A DEEP BORE ON THE SIDE COVER THAT HOLDS THE GEAR. IT IS A MFG ISSUE. MY CONCERN IS WHEN THE GEAR LOCK UP? THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE IT COULD LOCK UP AS I'M RIDING DOWN THE RODE.

NHTSA complaint #10334707 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 3,500 miles Tucson, AZ

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

THE STARTER GEAR SHAFT CAN MIGRATE OUT IN THE LEFT SIDE ENGINE COVER, LEAVING THE GEAR UNSUPPORTED ON THE INBOARD SIDE AND ALLOWING A WASHER TO MIGRATE LOOSE INTO THE ENGINE--POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO LOCK UP OR THE TIMING CHAIN TO SKIP TEETH AND CAUSE THE INTAKE OR EXHAUST VALVES TO HIT THE PISTON TOP, BENDING VALVES AND MAKING THE ENGINE INOPERABLE.

NHTSA complaint #10334599 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 6,100 miles Fariport, NY Fire

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

COVER SIDE HOLE THAT LOWER STARTER GEAR PIN RIDES IN IS MILLED TOO DEEP AND CAN RESULT IN SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE. WHILE INSTALLING A BALANCER TENSION SPRING UPGRADE (ANOTHER ISSUE WITH THESE MOTORCYCLES) I FOUND I HAD THIS ISSUE. I HAD TO INSTALL A SPACER TO FIX AND PREVENT THE OTHER SIDE FROM COMING OUT OF ENGINE SIDE HOLE AND CAUSING DAMAGE.

NHTSA complaint #10334646 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Lebam, WA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

2008 KAWASAKI KLR 650 MOTORCYCLE. CONSUMER STATES SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH MOTORCYCLE AND HAS RECEIVED RECALLS *TGW SINCE PURCHASING THE MOTORCYCLE, THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THREE BATTERIES. WHILE CHANGING THE OIL FOR THE FIRST TIME, HE DISCOVERED THE ENGINE WAS CONSUMING EIGHT TO TEN OUNCES OF OIL PER THOUSAND MILES OF USE. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THE OIL CONSUMPTION FELL WITHIN THE ACCEPTABLE RANGE AS SPECIFIED BY KAWASAKI ENGINEERS. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE PISTONS WERE TOO SMALL FOR THE CYLINDER BORE ON HIS BIKE.

NHTSA complaint #10329636 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Lebam, WA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

2008 KAWASAKI KLR 650 MOTORCYCLE. CONSUMER STATES SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH MOTORCYCLE AND HAS RECEIVED RECALLS *TGW SINCE PURCHASING THE MOTORCYCLE, THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THREE BATTERIES. WHILE CHANGING THE OIL FOR THE FIRST TIME, HE DISCOVERED THE ENGINE WAS CONSUMING EIGHT TO TEN OUNCES OF OIL PER THOUSAND MILES OF USE. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THE OIL CONSUMPTION FELL WITHIN THE ACCEPTABLE RANGE AS SPECIFIED BY KAWASAKI ENGINEERS. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE PISTONS WERE TOO SMALL FOR THE CYLINDER BORE ON HIS BIKE.

NHTSA complaint #10329636 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 7,500 miles Gardnerville, NV

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2008 KAWASAKI KLR 650 ENGINE USES AN ABNORMAL AMOUNT OF OIL, LEADING TO ENGINE SEIZURE/FAILURE/COSTLY DAMAGE.

NHTSA complaint #10313024 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 1,400 miles Provo, UT

EQUIPMENT

THE 2008 KAWASAKI KLR 650 MOTORCYCLE OIL DRAIN PLUG SHOULD BE RECALLED AND CHANGED TO A LOW-PROFILE DRAIN PLUG. WITH ITS CURRENT HEIGHT, IT PROTRUDES BELOW THE SKID PLATE AND IS PRONE TO DAMAGE. ADDITIONALLY THE SKID PLATE IS MADE OF FLIMSY PLASTIC AND DOES NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR THE ENGINE. WHILE TRAIL RIDING THIS NEW DUAL-SPORT MOTORCYCLE WITH ONLY 1400 MILES ON IT, I RODE OVER A SMALL ROCK, THIS CRACKED THE FLIMSY SKID-PLATE/ENGINE GUARD AND LOOSENED THE OIL DRAIN PLUG. WHILE RIDING HOME LATER ON THE FREEWAY, THE DRAIN PLUG FELL OUT, ALL THE OIL EVACUATED QUICKLY AND THE MOTOR SEIZED. THIS MOTORCYCLE IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY BUT THE DEALER INSISTED THAT THIS REPAIR WOULD NOT BE COVERED. THE PISTON RINGS WERE SEIZED AND THE REPAIR INVOLVES BORING THE CYLINDER, GETTING A LARGER PISTON AND RINGS, PLUS GASKETS AND LABOR. THE ESTIMATE FOR THIS REPAIR WAS $636.00. THE EVIDENCE OF THE NEED FOR THESE CHANGES TO THE MOTORCYCLE ARE THE PREVALENCE OF THESE PARTS AS AFTERMARKET ACCESSORIES, TO FILL THE OBVIOUS DEFICIENCY. THE LOW PROFILE DRAIN PLUGS ARE ROUGHLY $12.00 AND THE MORE STURDY ENGINE GUARDS ARE AROUND $120.00.

NHTSA complaint #10274631 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 10,000 miles Aurora, CO

STRUCTURE

ALL RUBBER GROMMETS AND PROTECTIVE BOOTS ARE DRY ROTTING AT AN ACCELERATED RATE BROUGHT PROBLEM TO DEALERS ATTENTIONS AND HE IS WILLING TO REPLACE ALL THE PARTS AS LONG AS I PAY FOR THEM.

NHTSA complaint #10265965 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 2,500 miles Saint John, IN

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KAWASAKI KLR650. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V059000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE) AND IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN BECAUSE THE BOLTS COULD LOOSEN COMPLETELY AND THE MUFFLER COULD POSSIBLY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, CAUSING A CRASH OR SERIOUS INJURY. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT PAY FOR TOWING. THE CONTACT DOES NOT WANT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED IF HE HAS TO PAY FOR TOWING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 2,500.

NHTSA complaint #10260428 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 2,085 miles Gold BAR, WA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

THE CONDITIONS HEREIN MAY CAUSE AN ENGINE FAILURE. THIS FAILURE COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO SEIZE WHICH COULD CAUSE THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE [MOTORCYCLE]. THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE UNDER NORMAL "STREET" CONDITIONS. HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECT/ WORKMANSHIP. 1 QUART+ OF OIL PER 300 MILES, RESULTING IN HIGH AIR POLLUTION & POSSIBLE ENGINE SEIZURE---FROM THE LOSS OF OIL! PISTON RINGS LEAK OIL. THERE IS ALSO A GROOVE IN ENGINE'S CYLINDER WALL [3"L X 5/32"W X 1/64"D] DUE TO IMPROPER PART ASSEMBLY [PISTON'S WRIST PIN CLIP; A FACTORY DEFECT]. THE ENGINE'S EXHAUST VALVES LEAK WHICH ALSO PRODUCES POOR AIR QUALITY CONTROL. THESE CONDITIONS ARE INTERNAL TO THE ENGINE AND WERE CREATED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THESE FAILURES CAN ONLY BE DETERMINED THROUGH THE DISASSEMBLY OF THE ENGINE. THE ABOVE VEHICLE'S HAS ONLY BEEN USED FOR 2,085 [2K] MILES. IT IS A 2008 MODEL YEAR. THE ABOVE ENGINE FAILS TO MEET AIR QUALITY STANDARDS. THE COST OF REPAIR IS BEING ESTIMATED BETWEEN $800-1000. THIS ENCOMPASSES PARTIAL VEHICLE DISASSEMBLE, UPPER ENGINE DISASSEMBLE, MACHINE SHOP WORK, REPLACEMENT PARTS, ENGINE REASSEMBLE, AND THE REASSEMBLE OF THE AREA AROUND THE ENGINE [IT'S A MOTORCYCLE]. TO CORRECT THE ABOVE FAILURES NEW PARTS MUST BE INSTALLED ALONG WITH NECESSARY MACHINING OF ENGINE'S CYLINDER.

NHTSA complaint #10247179 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 2,085 miles Gold BAR, WA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

THE CONDITIONS HEREIN MAY CAUSE AN ENGINE FAILURE. THIS FAILURE COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO SEIZE WHICH COULD CAUSE THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE [MOTORCYCLE]. THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE UNDER NORMAL "STREET" CONDITIONS. HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECT/ WORKMANSHIP. 1 QUART+ OF OIL PER 300 MILES, RESULTING IN HIGH AIR POLLUTION & POSSIBLE ENGINE SEIZURE---FROM THE LOSS OF OIL! PISTON RINGS LEAK OIL. THERE IS ALSO A GROOVE IN ENGINE'S CYLINDER WALL [3"L X 5/32"W X 1/64"D] DUE TO IMPROPER PART ASSEMBLY [PISTON'S WRIST PIN CLIP; A FACTORY DEFECT]. THE ENGINE'S EXHAUST VALVES LEAK WHICH ALSO PRODUCES POOR AIR QUALITY CONTROL. THESE CONDITIONS ARE INTERNAL TO THE ENGINE AND WERE CREATED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THESE FAILURES CAN ONLY BE DETERMINED THROUGH THE DISASSEMBLY OF THE ENGINE. THE ABOVE VEHICLE'S HAS ONLY BEEN USED FOR 2,085 [2K] MILES. IT IS A 2008 MODEL YEAR. THE ABOVE ENGINE FAILS TO MEET AIR QUALITY STANDARDS. THE COST OF REPAIR IS BEING ESTIMATED BETWEEN $800-1000. THIS ENCOMPASSES PARTIAL VEHICLE DISASSEMBLE, UPPER ENGINE DISASSEMBLE, MACHINE SHOP WORK, REPLACEMENT PARTS, ENGINE REASSEMBLE, AND THE REASSEMBLE OF THE AREA AROUND THE ENGINE [IT'S A MOTORCYCLE]. TO CORRECT THE ABOVE FAILURES NEW PARTS MUST BE INSTALLED ALONG WITH NECESSARY MACHINING OF ENGINE'S CYLINDER.

NHTSA complaint #10247179 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 550 miles Alpharetta, GA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

RIDING 2008 KAWASAKI KLR-650 AT SPEED LESS THAN 60MPH. AFTER RIDE (2) BLINKERS, ONE FRONT & ONE REAR FELL OFF. THE RUBBER MOUNTING STALK ON EACH BLINKER BROKE AT THE BASE AND THE TURN SIGNALS FELL OFF ONLY TO BE HELD ON BY THE WIRES.

NHTSA complaint #10244736 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 850 miles Brookville, PA

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

TRAVELING TO WORK. TURN SIGNAL FELL OFF FOR NO REASON. MELTED TO EXHAUST PIPE. DEALER INFORMED ME THAT KAWASAKI IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL.

NHTSA complaint #10243854 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 1,500 miles Brookville, PA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

WHILE TRAVELING ON MAIN HIGHWAY AT 2AM ENROUTE TO WORK I LOST ENGINE AND LIGHTS. NO WARNING. UNABLE TO SEE ANYTHING LET ALONE OTHER MOTORISTS BEING ABLE TO SEE ME. REPLACED MAIN FUSE & BATTERY...NOT THE PROBLEM. TAKING BIKE TO DEALER TODAY. OUT OF WARRANTY BY APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH. ONLY 1500 MILES ON BIKE. DEALER CLAIMS ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE SOMEWHERE??? COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED.

NHTSA complaint #10243852 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 3,500 miles SAN Antonio, TX

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

ALL 4 OF MY TURN SIGNALS HAVE FAILED. THE RUBBER BOOT THAT HOLDS THE TURN SIGNALS ON HAVE ALL FAILED, LEADING TO DANGLING TURN SIGNALS.

NHTSA complaint #10243612 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.