Kawasaki Drifter Problems by Year
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Kawasaki Drifter, across 2 model years (1999–2000). The 1999 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is exterior lighting.
Kawasaki Drifter years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Drifter model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1999 Drifter: 4 complaints, 1 recall
- 2000 Drifter: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Kawasaki Drifter problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Kawasaki Drifter model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Drifter | 1 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 1999 Drifter | 4 | 1 | — | Unknown or Other |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Kawasaki Drifter years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1999 (4), 2000 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Kawasaki Drifter?
Exterior Lighting, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Kawasaki Drifter have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.