2009 Kawasaki KLR650 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other KLR650 years
- Not enough data 7th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Kawasaki KLR650. That ranks 7th out of 17 KLR650 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 10,026 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 50% | 10,026 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 50% | 5,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 17% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | 9,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Kawasaki KLR650 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 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 klr 650 rear signal lights are made with defective rubber that causes them to break and dangle by the electrical wires. Some of the 2008 models were recalled, mine is a 2009. I contacted kawasaki and they said there is not an open recall for this issue and contacted the local dealer and they…
This `09 klr 650 was purchased used from guy who bought it new having approx. 8000 mi. My biggest complaint is possibly due to engine mounting and vibration whereas found exhaust manifold clamp had vibrated loose and detached from engine exhaust port. Another time found one of the side frame bolts…
It is my firm belief that this vehicle (2009 klr manufactured in oct. 2008) should also be recalled for the wiring harness as the previous model (2008 klr) was. The vehicle will loose power/electricity to the spark plug when the handlebars are turned which in turn moves the wiring/wiring harness…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kawasaki klr650. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the motorcycle stalled without warning. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The…
This complaint does not represent an incident with my personal vehicle. The kawasaki klr650 series, all models spanning all mfg years, suffer from a weak chain tensioner assembly for the counterbalance shafts. This is an internal engine component. On the internet, this assembly is referred to as…
Other Kawasaki KLR650 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 KLR650 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 KLR650 | 16 | 0 |
| 2022 KLR650 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 KLR650 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 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 KLR650 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 KLR650 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Kawasaki KLR650?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Kawasaki KLR650?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.