2000 Kawasaki KL650A14 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 14, 2017 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other KL650A14 years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Kawasaki KL650A14. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 14,021 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2000 Kawasaki KL650A14 problems

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

Engine1 · ~14,021 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~17,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine150%14,021——
Engine and Engine Cooling150%17,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2007, with 1 complaints
2007: 1200712017: 120171

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Kawasaki KL650A14 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Kawasaki KL650A14.

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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 engine balancer locking mechanism failed early on this engine - and on many of the klr650s from 1987 - 2007 using the model a designation. Mine was an a14 in the '86-'07 klr65's chain-driven balancer subsystem, two related parts are prone to failure: 1) the balancer idler lever (kawasaki part…

Engine · received Aug 14, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11015272

My 2000 kawasaki klr650 has an issue with the counter balancer adjustment system that has been documented many times by other owners. In 2002 i opened the side case up and the balancer adjustment spring was broken. The spring was broken. I replaced the spring and also the lever with an aftermarket…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Mar 15, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10185131

Other Kawasaki KL650A14 years

YearComplaintsRecalls
200020

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Kawasaki KL650A14?

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

Was there a recall on the 2000 Kawasaki KL650A14?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 Kawasaki KL650A14 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other KL650A14 model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.