2000 Kawasaki KLR650 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other KLR650 years
- Not enough data 5th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Kawasaki KLR650. That ranks 5th out of 17 KLR650 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (6 complaints, 75%), typically at around 8,766 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 | 6 | 75% | 8,766 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 13% | 16,067 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 13% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 13% | 7,900 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Kawasaki KLR650 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 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 torsion spring on my klr 650 failed. This is a major problem and happens to alot of klr 650 owners. Lucky for me it didn't cause the engine to seize while i was riding. *tr
I have only owned this 2000 kawasaki klr650 for a few months now and had 8766 miles at the time! I had read on the internet that the idler shaft lever(kawasaki part no. 13168-1436) and spring(kawasaki part no. 92144-1860) put in every klr650 since 1996 were prone to failure. Due to poor quality…
The classic kawasaki klr 650 balance shaft tensioner failure. 2000 model year motorcycle maintained as per factory recommendations broke a balance shaft system. Occurred at low speed so it was not dangerous as if it happened at speed. That was the first failure. Recently i found it was cracked…
Broken doohickey inside motor. *ak
I own a 2000 kawasaki klr 650 dual sport motorcycle which i purchased new. I have kept up with scheduled maintenance as required. The idler shaft lever and idler shaft spring were both broken. There were 3 broken engine parts inside the crankcase which can cause the engine to lock up. The…
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 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 KLR650 | 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 2000 Kawasaki KLR650?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, engine, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Kawasaki KLR650?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.