2001 Kawasaki Ninja Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ninja years
- Not enough data 2nd of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Kawasaki Ninja. That ranks 2nd out of 15 Ninja model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 29%). Complaints mention 11 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Kawasaki Ninja recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: On certain 2000 zx1200-a1/a1-l, 2001 zx1200-a2/a2-l, and 2002-2003 zx1200-b1/b1-l motorcycles, oil leaking from the alternator lead electrical connector can be deposited onto the rear tire.
Risk: This can create the potential for a loss of traction for braking or cornering, and can lead to a crash.
Fix: Dealers will seal the alternator lead wires. Owner notification began begin december 16, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kawasaki at 1-949-770-0400.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
A hair line crack (laterally) on the right side of the frame of my 2001 kawasaki zx9r. Concerned because of safety issue, possibly can cause frame failure and accident.*ak
Oil leaking out of the tail section of my motorcycle (2001 kawasaki zx-12r) corrected by dealer. Continued oil in the electrical connector has caused overheating and melting of the electrical connector. There is a hole burnt through the connector. *ak
The motorcycle leaked oil out of the shocks.*jb
Left side shifter peg bracket broke while backing motorcycle out of driveway, motorcycle was totaled, dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.*ak
Consumer states the speedometer is off approximately 10%, this causes consumer not to know the actual speed that is being driven, and the manufacturer is not willing to help.*yh
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 | 7 | 1 |
| 2000 Ninja | 8 | 3 |
| 1999 Ninja | 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 2001 Kawasaki Ninja?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Kawasaki Ninja?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.