2002 Kawasaki KLR650 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other KLR650 years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Kawasaki KLR650. That ranks 4th out of 17 KLR650 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (8 complaints, 73%), typically at around 3,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 | 8 | 73% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Kawasaki KLR650 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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 have a 2002 kawasaki klr 650 with 6053 miles i am trying to sell it but no one wants it with out the balancer upgrade aka doohickey. I did mine today and found the spring broken. The tail end was missing. I know alot of people have been affected by this bad part inc. The balancer itself. I don't…
I own a 2002 kawasaki klr650 with approximately 9500 miles on it. I was riding at low speed on the date below when i heard a loud metal clang in the engine and the motorcycle came to a screeching halt. Luckily, i was only traveling at 30 mph and i was not in traffic. The cause of the incident was…
Kawasaki klr650's have a problem with an engine balancer lever breaking. I have a 2002 klr and found my lever to be broken in three places. Although it did not cause a crash in this case, the broken pieces could easily cause an accident (and have in the past). You certainly do not want this piece…
Dt: the contact stated the engine counter balance part on motorcycle failed. The contact purchased an after market part and replaced the failed one at his own expense. The motorcycle was not seen by a dealer. *ak
Balancer tensioner spring failed. I had read reports on the internet desctibing the balancer tensioner system as being prone to failure. I found that the tensioner spring had broken where it attaches to the engine case. The motorcycle has 6706 miles on it. I am replacing the spring and tension…
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 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 KLR650 | 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 2002 Kawasaki KLR650?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, suspension problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Kawasaki KLR650?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.