2008 Kawasaki KL650E8F Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other KL650E8F years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Kawasaki KL650E8F. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 27,200 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Kawasaki KL650E8F 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% | 27,200 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 8,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Kawasaki KL650E8F recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:turn signal
Problem: Kawasaki is recalling 5,804 my 2008 kl650e8f and kl650e8fl (california) motorcycles. The turn signal stalk(s) can break, resulting in the signal assembly hanging by the wire harness.
Risk: This could create a possibility of a crash resulting in injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace all four turn signal assemblies. The recall began on october 13, 2008. 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.
There is a defect in the machining of the outer left side engine case. The socket in the case for supporting the shaft for the starter gear was machined too deep thereby allowing the shaft to migrate into the case far enough to allow the opposite end of the shaft on the engine side to become…
Balancer chain tensioner has failed on my kawasaki klr 650 resulting in a loose and prematurely damaged balancer chain and sprockets. *tr
Other Kawasaki KL650E8F years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Kawasaki KL650E8F?
Owners most often report engine, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Kawasaki KL650E8F?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Kawasaki KL650E8F a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other KL650E8F model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.