2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ninja 250R years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 6,800 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R 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 | 1 | 25% | 6,800 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 25% | 51 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 25% | 407 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | 300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R.
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 tachometer needle began to jump around wildly as if there was an issue measuring rpms or as if the vehicle was losing power. When stopped at a red light the vehicle suddenly shut off. This could be an issue with the cdi, starter relay solenoids, or another electrical component. The starter…
2009 kawasaki ninja 250r after a period of heavy rain (~4 in.) water was found in the gas tank of the motorcycle. After inspection by a kawasaki mechanic, it was determined the seals for the cap were intact. However, due to the amount of rain and the inadequate size of drainage holes on the cap…
This affects 2008/2009 kawasaki ninja 250r motorcycles. The problem is the cdi overheats and begins giving false tachometer readings, as well as possible emission problems. It most often occurs in temperatures above 60 degrees. The main safety concern is that this bike is mostly ridden by new…
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 kawasaki ninja 250r. When the contact started the vehicle, the fuel cap made a squeaking sound. When he unlocked the fuel cap, it popped off of the vehicle. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The…
Other Kawasaki Ninja 250R years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ninja 250R model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.