Kawasaki Ninja 300 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 45 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Kawasaki Ninja 300, across 3 model years (2013–2015). The 2013 model year has the most complaints (42). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
Kawasaki Ninja 300 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Ninja 300 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2013 Ninja 300: 42 complaints, 1 recall
- 2014 Ninja 300: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2015 Ninja 300: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Kawasaki Ninja 300 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 39 | 3 | 1 |
| Power Train | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Kawasaki Ninja 300 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Ninja 300 | 1 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2014 Ninja 300 | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2013 Ninja 300 | 42 | 1 | — | Engine |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Kawasaki Ninja 300 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2013 (42), 2014 (2), 2015 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Kawasaki Ninja 300?
Engine, with 39 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Kawasaki Ninja 300 have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.