2013 Kawasaki EX300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other EX300 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Kawasaki EX300. The most reported problem area is engine (6 complaints, 43%), typically at around 333 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 14owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Kawasaki EX300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 43% | 333 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 36% | 430 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 29% | 303 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 14% | 26 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 14% | 97 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 7% | 12 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 7% | 600 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 7% | 800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2013 Kawasaki EX300 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: Kawasaki Motors Corp. is recalling certain model year 2013 EX300BDFAL motorcycles manufactured August 16, 2012, through April 2, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) may malfunction and lose anti-lock functionality.
Risk: The anti-lock function may not perform properly allowing for wheel lock up and skidding, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Kawasaki will notify owners and dealers will replace the affected ABS pumps with a new assembly. The recall began on August 5, 2013. 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Motorcycle stalling (PE13023) — opened Jun 20, 2013, closed Sep 20, 2013, led to recall 13V328000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kawasaki ninja ex300adfl motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph and decelerating to 35 mph, the handle bars would shake excessively. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer but no repairs were performed. The manufacturer was made aware…
Pulling in the clutch causes the rpms to drop below 1000 rpm causing the engine to die or stall. This happens frequently. It can occur several times in a row or it can be several days before it happens again. I've tried to increase idle speed to 2000 rpm, manufacturer recommends 1300, which did not…
Purchased my ninja 300 3/25/13. Signs of first wobble due to poor head bearing was on 4/10/13. That's only 15 calendar days! My ninja 300 wobbles from decel from 50mph to 35mph. The wobble is so bad, i can't really ride the bike anymore until i get it replaced, and kawasaki won't honor a head…
I bought a brand new ninja300 for my wife, with no problems riding it home. The next time out, which was a couple of days later. I warmed up the bike as i usually do. Rode just down the street, while in 4th gear i pulled in the clutch to down shift and the bike just died. Didn't think much of it…
After parking my motorcycle in the sun for about 2 hours i returned and started it up. Everything appeared normal. I accelerated to about 15 mph and then as i prepared to come to a stop i started braking and pulled in the clutch. The engine rpm's dropped lower than the idle speed and the engine…
Other Kawasaki EX300 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 14 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Kawasaki EX300?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Kawasaki EX300?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Kawasaki EX300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other EX300 model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.