1999 Kawasaki KLR650 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other KLR650 years
- Not enough data 6th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Kawasaki KLR650. That ranks 6th out of 17 KLR650 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (7 complaints, 100%), typically at around 19,400 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 and Engine Cooling | 7 | 100% | 19,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Kawasaki KLR650 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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.
The 1986-2007 kawasaki klr650 motorcycle's tensioning system for the engine balancer shaft drive chain is unreliable, and a failure could lead to sudden engine lock-up and loss of vehicle control, potentially resulting in injury or fatality. The most troublesome parts of the balancer drive…
1999 kawasaki klr650 motorcycle balancer adjuster failure >engine lockup & loss of control . Parts & labor to repair $1211.81 repair date invoice date 5/24/05 invoice#99079450 hillside motorsports rt14 white river jct , vt 05001 maybe safety issue due to sudden engine lock up, bikes need recall for…
Dt: the contact stated that the doohickey cracked on the motorcycle. The doohickey is an idler shaft lever which puts tension on the chain inside the engine. There were no warning or indicators of a problem. This was discovered by the contact when doing routine service. The motorcycle was repaired…
With less than 3,000 miles on my 1999 kawasaki klr 650, during a routine maintenance, a failed lever, idler shaft and spring was discovered and replaced with an after-market product. During this same maintenance activity, two other klr 650's were found to have suffered the same failure.
Balancer chain broke causing engine to lock up and lock up the rear wheel
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 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 KLR650 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 KLR650 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 KLR650 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Kawasaki KLR650?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Kawasaki KLR650?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.