2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Concours 14 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14. That is the most of any Concours 14 model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (6 complaints, 22%), typically at around 3,850 miles. Complaints mention 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 27owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 22% | 3,850 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 19% | 7,496 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 19% | 29,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 15% | 3,998 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 11% | 70 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 7% | 23,350 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 7% | 20,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 4% | 7,800 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4% | 10 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | 1,200 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 4% | 1,200 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | 2,978 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | 21,922 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 recalls (1)
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Structure:frame and members; service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Concours 14 (ZG1400 A/B/C/D) motorcycles. Due to a gap between the brake pedal and guard, small stone or debris can become trapped, creating a brake drag. This can cause the rear brake to overheat, leading to rear brake damage and lock-up or failure of the rear brakes. The front brakes may also be affected on ZG1400C models.
Risk: If the brakes lock up or fail, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear master cylinder rod end and remove the brake guard (if installed), free of charge. The safety recall began on July 37, 2012. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
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.
On or about june 20, 2016 i noticed that my rear brake pedal was beginning to get harder to push to apply brake to the rear abs braking system. On december 20, 2017 i took my concours to my dealer and had 2 tires r&r and also requested the dealer to check the braking system on the rear. There was…
The rear brake on my motorcycle will intermittently get stuck in the up position. In order for me to get it to work again, i have press down on the pedal with more than normal operating pressure. The vehicle is in motion when this happens. I believe this is a safety issue because i am never sure if…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kawasaki concours 14 equipped with pirelli angel gt tires (na), size 120/70zr/17 (na). When the contact depressed the brake pedal after driving 35 mph, the front tire became distorted and resulted in a loss of stability. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic…
Rear brake ceased to function. Pedal travel to full deflection but no rear brake. Dropped bike at naples kawasaki dealership, and a week later they said it was fixed under the recall mc12-05 (brake rod end). I picked up the bike only to find there was still no brake. This recall did not address the…
Oil leaking from the cam position sensor o-ring(s). Fluid leaks onto hot cylinder block and exhaust. I have not had a fire yet, but the potential is there if enough fluid escapes onto the exhaust. The motorcycle is currently in for the same repair for a third time (as of 22 september 2014). The…
Other Kawasaki Concours 14 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Concours 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Concours 14 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 Concours 14 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 Concours 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Concours 14 | 3 | 3 |
| 2012 Concours 14 | 4 | 5 |
| 2011 Concours 14 | 3 | 4 |
| 2010 Concours 14 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 Concours 14 | 7 | 4 |
| 2008 | 27 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, latches/locks/linkages, service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Concours 14 model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.