2008 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 21, 2012 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Ninja ZX-10R years
Not enough data 5th of 7 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2008 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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

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2008 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R recalls (1)

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Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery; electrical system:alternator/generator/regulatorFeb 17, 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V064000 · 20,512 vehicles

Problem: Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 ninja zx-10r, and 2009-2012 ninja zx-6r motorcycles manufactured from december 14, 2007 through july 26, 2011. Due to a manufacturing error, the regulator/rectifier may insufficiently charge the battery.

Risk: If the battery discharges, the motorcycle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the voltage regulator, free of charge. The safety recall began on february 24, 2012. Owners may contact kawasaki at 949-770-0400.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2008 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ninja ZX-10R model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.