2004 Kawasaki KL650A Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 14, 2008 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other KL650A years
Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Kawasaki KL650A. That ranks 3rd out of 6 KL650A model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 90,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2004 Kawasaki KL650A problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~90,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling1100%90,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2004 Kawasaki KL650A recalls (1)

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Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipeOct 16, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V486000 · 33,693 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorcycles, insufficient tightening of the muffler mounting bolts could allow the bolts to loosen.

Risk: If the bolts loosen completely, it is possible for the muffler to separate from the motorcycle and create the potential for a crash.

Fix: Dealers will tighten two muffler mounting bolts to the proper torque free of charge. The recall began on october 22, 2007. 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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The balance shaft tenisoner and chain broke on my 2004 klr 650 before i had 10,000 miles on it. *tr

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jan 14, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10214798

Other Kawasaki KL650A years

← 2003 KL650A · 2005 KL650A →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2007 KL650A11
2006 KL650A31
2005 KL650A21
200411
2003 KL650A01
2002 KL650A01

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Kawasaki KL650A?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Kawasaki KL650A?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2004 Kawasaki KL650A a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other KL650A model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.