2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ninja 300 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300. That is the most of any Ninja 300 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is engine (37 complaints, 88%), typically at around 225 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 42owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 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 | 37 | 88% | 225 | — | — |
| Power Train | 14 | 33% | 200 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 29% | 275 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 7% | 140 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 5% | 1,112 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | 2,300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system
Problem: Kawasaki Motors Corp. is recalling certain model year 2013 Ninja 300 and 300 ABS motorcycles manufactured July 16, 2012, through April 27, 2013. Due to an improper setting in the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), the motorcycle may stall under deceleration.
Risk: A stall under deceleration increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU. The recall began on August 5, 2013. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Motorcycle stalling (PE13023) — opened Jun 20, 2013, closed Sep 20, 2013, led to recall 13V328000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Connecting rod bolts back out around 6000 miles on a lot of bikes including mine starts with knocking noise let me know what to do
Kawasaki is selling their 2012, 2013 and 2014 ninja 650s with a defective front tire. The tire is dunlop's sportsmax 2, front 120/70zr17(58. They last about 5 months before the tire develops dry-rot in the tread area. This is the second time it has happened to me and others are reporting on…
While driving down barker cypress i was approaching a light. I started downshifting and applying my rear brake. When i pressed down on the rear brake, there was a thug then nothing, no grip, no tightening, nothing but air. I did not have brakes. I realized i was going to hit the car in front of me…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kawasaki ninja 300 motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kawasaki ninja 300 motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, he attempted to down shift but the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
Other Kawasaki Ninja 300 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Ninja 300 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Ninja 300 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 42 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300?
Owners most often report engine, power train, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 37 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ninja 300 model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.