2005 Kawasaki Concours Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Concours years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Kawasaki Concours. That is the most of any Concours model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 443 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Kawasaki Concours 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 50% | 443 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | 32,948 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Kawasaki Concours recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 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.
Dt*: the contact stated the rear suspension was unstable causing to much movement in the rear wheels. The motorcycle was towed to a local dealership. The mechanic determined the rear suspension needed to be replaced. The manufacturer has been alerted. Updated 06/23/06 the consumer discovered the…
Dt: steering stem was not tightened down at the factory. This should have been caught at the 600 miles service, which was taken to the dealer, consumer states he paid for the service, but nothing was done. Took the vehicle to another repair shop, and they found that the nut was loose. At which…
I purchased a brand new motorcycle and about 3 weeks later with less that 400 miles on the tires i experianced a rear wheel rapid deflation while at speed. I could not tell if the tire was punctured. My cousin who also has the same motorcycle with the same equipment experianced a rear wheel…
Kawasaki concours motorcycle wobbled on front increases and is dangerous on the freeway. *bf the consumer had to drive very slow on the freeway for fear that he may be knocked off of the motorcycle by the wobble. *tc
Other Kawasaki Concours years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 Concours | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Kawasaki Concours?
Owners most often report tires, steering, suspension problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Kawasaki Concours?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.