1996 Kawasaki Bayou Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 7, 2003 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Bayou years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Kawasaki Bayou. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1996 Kawasaki Bayou problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel System, Gasoline2
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline2100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1998, with 1 complaints
1998: 1199812003: 120031

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1996 Kawasaki Bayou recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Kawasaki Bayou.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The carburetors needle valve became corroded due to a rubber tip that came off, therefore the carburetor over flowed and shut down the vehicle. *nlm

Fuel System, Gasoline · received May 7, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10019353

Was traveling 20-30mph on motorcycle. Driver hit a tree. Upon impact, fuel tank ruptured. Fuel spilled everywhere. Motorcyle has a plastic fuel tank. *ak

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Sep 29, 1998 · NHTSA complaint 828303

Other Kawasaki Bayou years

YearComplaintsRecalls
199620

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Kawasaki Bayou?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Kawasaki Bayou?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 Kawasaki Bayou a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Bayou model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.