Kawasaki KL650A Problems by Year
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Kawasaki KL650A, across 6 model years (2002–2007). The 2006 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Kawasaki KL650A years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No KL650A model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 KL650A: 3 complaints, 1 recall
- 2005 KL650A: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2007 KL650A: 1 complaint, 1 recall
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 KL650A problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Kawasaki KL650A model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 KL650A | 1 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2006 KL650A | 3 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2005 KL650A | 2 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2004 KL650A | 1 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2003 KL650A | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2002 KL650A | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Kawasaki KL650A years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2006 (3), 2005 (2), 2007 (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 KL650A?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 4 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Kawasaki KL650A have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.