2005 Kawasaki KL650A19 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other KL650A19 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Kawasaki KL650A19. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (8 complaints, 80%), typically at around 8,250 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Kawasaki KL650A19 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 and Engine Cooling | 8 | 80% | 8,250 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 30% | 5,300 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 10% | 100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Kawasaki KL650A19 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Kawasaki KL650A19.
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.
Balance shaft tensioner adjust plate (doohickey) was found in three pieces, tension spring also in two pieces. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kawasaki klr650 (na). The contact noticed that approximately ten bolts were missing from his vehicle. The foot peg bolts and muffler mounting bolts were missing, which caused the foot peg to detach. The vehicle was taken to two dealers approximately five times regarding…
While doing pm on the 2005 kawasaki klr650 i found that the tension idler arm, known in the klr community as the doohickey was and has been broken. While the motorcycle still ran most serioiuly failed. *ak
2005 kawasaki klr 650 8,250 miles. The idler shaft lever (doohickey) retention / return spring was broken. I opened the case to replace this part that has had problems with failure and sure enough mine was broken! Had i not done this preventive upgrade and adjusted the lever as per my regularly…
Broken balance shaft adjuster spring , three pieces , on the inside of the motor on a 2005 kawasaki klr 650 motorcycle with 9,034 miles. The breaking of this spring or the adjuster was well documented on internet sites and will undoubtedly cause someone to be injured or killed at some point. If it…
Other Kawasaki KL650A19 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Kawasaki KL650A19?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, steering, structure problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Kawasaki KL650A19?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Kawasaki KL650A19 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other KL650A19 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.