2004 Kawasaki Concours Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 22, 2004 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Concours years
Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Kawasaki Concours. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Concours model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 2,618 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. 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 2004 Kawasaki Concours problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~2,618 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Structure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling267%2,618——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic133%———
Structure133%———

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

2004 Kawasaki Concours recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Kawasaki Concours.

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.

2004 kawasaki klr650 1) vehicle was purchased new and ridden according to break-in schedule. The vehicle was ridden mostly on the surface streets and highways, and about 100 miles off-road. The bolt,idler lever pn 92150-1923 was adjusted at the interval recommended by the manual. 2) at 4,932 miles…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Dec 22, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10104323

Motor was defective. Consumer had the motorcycle for 1 week and experienced an engine problem. It made a knocking noise that sounded like a rod was defective within the engine. This noise occurred when the motorcycle was started and continued. Consumer took the motorcycle to the dealer where the…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Sep 10, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10091801

While driving 25 mph and the brakes were applied for an urgent stop motorcycle flipped over. Also, excessive vibration throughout the entire body. The consumer found out that the frame was stressed when the motor was mounted. *ak

Structure · received Aug 11, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10087655

Other Kawasaki Concours years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2005 Concours40
200430

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Kawasaki Concours?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, structure problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Kawasaki Concours?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2004 Kawasaki Concours a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Concours model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.