2003 Kawasaki KL650A17 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other KL650A17 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Kawasaki KL650A17. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 5,473 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Kawasaki KL650A17 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 | 1 | 50% | 5,473 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | 12,270 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Kawasaki KL650A17 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Kawasaki KL650A17.
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.
On my 2003 klr650, the idle shaft lever failed, causing the engine to surge and vibrate violently. Adjustment was impossible, and damage had occurred in the bottom end of my engine. *tr
2003 kawasaki with engine failure customer states that he believes a recall action is warranted**nar**cc the tensioner spring broke while the consumer was driving to work. About 10 to 15 miles later, the broken spring became loose and deranged the cam drive chain causing valve to piston contact and…
Other Kawasaki KL650A17 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Kawasaki KL650A17?
Owners most often report engine, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Kawasaki KL650A17?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Kawasaki KL650A17 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other KL650A17 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.