1997 Kawasaki KLR650 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other KLR650 years
- Not enough data 11th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Kawasaki KLR650. That ranks 11th out of 17 KLR650 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 38,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Kawasaki KLR650 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 | 100% | 38,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 Kawasaki KLR650 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Kawasaki KLR650.
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.
I just wished to report something i found out by chance, upon inspecting the inside of my engine, and which could have potentially cause my engine to stop functioning/seize at speed, which in turn would have led me to crash. The idler shaft lever & spring in my engine was defective. Upon finding…
Other Kawasaki KLR650 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 KLR650 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 KLR650 | 16 | 0 |
| 2022 KLR650 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 KLR650 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 KLR650 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 KLR650 | 116 | 1 |
| 2007 KLR650 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 KLR650 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 KLR650 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 KLR650 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 KLR650 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 KLR650 | 19 | 0 |
| 2000 KLR650 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 KLR650 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 KLR650 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 KLR650 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Kawasaki KLR650?
Owners most often report engine problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Kawasaki KLR650?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Kawasaki KLR650 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other KLR650 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.