2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 8, 2019 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Ninja 650 years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 600 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine1 · ~600 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine1100%600——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650.

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 engine overheats even in 50 degree fahrenheit. The gauge indicates 4 or 5 bar all the time and fan starts on 5 and switch to off on 4 and keep doing it. There could be problem with radiator.

Engine · received Apr 8, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11194836

Other Kawasaki Ninja 650 years

YearComplaintsRecalls
201710

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650?

Owners most often report engine problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ninja 650 model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.