2002 Kawasaki Ninja Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ninja years
- Not enough data 5th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Kawasaki Ninja. That ranks 5th out of 15 Ninja model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | 3,475 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | 68 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 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.
Consumer was riding the motorcycle when the front forks disengaged. *la this caused the consumer to be separated from the vehicle and destroyed the vehicle. The problem was due to a design defect of the mechanism which secured the front forks to the vehicle. (model zx900) *sc *jb
After recall was performed, motorcycle continued to leak oil. *ph the consumer was told that the recall had been performed, however less than a month later, he checked the connector and found oil in it. The consumer took the motorcycle back to the dealer to have it fixed, however to this day, the…
For 4600 miles ot the 5500 miles my kawasaki zx12r has sucked sand through the engine. I first learned about it when i went to do some upgrades to my bike at 3475 miles. I went ahead and finshed my upgrades and did not ride the bike until i took it to the dealer. They did a compression test and a…
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 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 Ninja | 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 2002 Kawasaki Ninja?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Kawasaki Ninja?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.