2001 Kawasaki KLR650 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other KLR650 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Kawasaki KLR650. That ranks 2nd out of 17 KLR650 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (14 complaints, 74%), typically at around 13,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 19owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 | 14 | 74% | 13,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 11% | 7,125 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | 7,239 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Kawasaki KLR650 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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.
Cam chain adjuster otherwise know as a doohickey. If it fails it may cause the engine to seize up without warning, i change mine after it broke but did not cause massive internal damage i was unaware that mine had failed i did the change as preventative maintenance this problem has been known to…
The idler shaft lever (aka "doohickey") broke in half and the pieces of it were floating around in the crank cased. This is very dangerous because if a piece of the idler shaft lever gets caught in the counterbalance chain or causes a crank bearing failure the engine could lock up at speed causing…
The idle shaft lever in my 2001 kawasaki klr650 had completely broken into 2 pieces. I discovered this when upgrading the part. It could have caused catastrophic engine failure. *tr
After 14,000 miles of use i am the second owner of the motorcycle the idle shaft lever failed. With the frequency of this failure being reported, there should be a tsb issued. *tr
When i tore into my 2001 klr 650 to inspect and replace the faulty "doohickey". I found the factory one broke. Both the spring and balancer were broke and i did not find either part in the motor. They are still floating around in the motor somewhere. There was scaring on the parts inside the motor…
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 | 19 | 0 |
| 2000 KLR650 | 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 2001 Kawasaki KLR650?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, unknown or other, engine problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Kawasaki KLR650?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.