1999 Kawasaki Ninja Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ninja years
- Not enough data 6th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Kawasaki Ninja. That ranks 6th out of 15 Ninja model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Kawasaki Ninja 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 and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Kawasaki Ninja recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:clutch assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The back torque limiter in the clutch could malfunction and allow the clutch to slip excessively, or not re-engage after a shift.
Risk: This sudden non-engagement of the clutch could cause the rider to lose control of the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will replace certain parts of the clutch.
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.
When changing gears clutch slips. Clutch has been adjusted severaltimes, and replaced once. Owner is no longer experiencing clutch problem, but second and fourth gears are gone in the transmission. Please provide any further information. *ak
While driving the motorcycle engine blew out, causing the rear part of the motorcycle to lock up and skid, and may have caused a crash. Currently at dlrs. Please provide further information. *ak
Other Kawasaki Ninja years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ninja | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Ninja | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Ninja | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Ninja | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 Ninja | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Ninja | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Ninja | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 Ninja | 5 | 1 |
| 2002 Ninja | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 Ninja | 7 | 1 |
| 2000 Ninja | 8 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 Ninja | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 Ninja | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Ninja | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Kawasaki Ninja?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Kawasaki Ninja?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Kawasaki Ninja a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ninja model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.