1997 Kawasaki Kawasaki Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Kawasaki years
- Not enough data 5th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Kawasaki Kawasaki. That ranks 5th out of 9 Kawasaki model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Kawasaki Kawasaki 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17% | 4,400 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Kawasaki Kawasaki recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Kawasaki Kawasaki.
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.
Balancer idler lever failure. Found it broken in my engine while performing maintenance. This would lead to engine seizure and a possible lost of vehicle control if left unchecked. I have since replaced with higher quality component. *jb
Possible design flaw of front wheel bearings experienced failure. *yc
While in second gear and hand on the brake the motorcycle began to accelerate to a higher rate of speed. *ak
The vibration from the motorcycle rattled the bolts loose that hold the speedometer/odmeter, and the made cable move freely. Problem has not been corrected. Model- kl250-d14. *ak
When motorcycle is running and on it's side stand (kickstand), the vibration causes it to fall over on its side.
Other Kawasaki Kawasaki years
← 1996 Kawasaki · 1998 Kawasaki →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Kawasaki | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 Kawasaki | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 Kawasaki | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 Kawasaki | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 Kawasaki | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 Kawasaki | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 Kawasaki | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 Kawasaki | 6 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Kawasaki Kawasaki?
Owners most often report suspension, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Kawasaki Kawasaki?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Kawasaki Kawasaki a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Kawasaki model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.