2003 Kawasaki Ninja Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ninja years
- Not enough data 4th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Kawasaki Ninja. That ranks 4th out of 15 Ninja model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 1,450 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 | 3 | 60% | 1,450 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 900 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 900 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | 88 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 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.
Left hand side front noise on zx-636 rr ninja kawasaki, developed 4-directional crack originating from screw ( one of the 6 screws on front nose)!!..vehicle is 2003 year model 636 zxrr, and purchased on june 17th 2004.. The vehicle has under 100 miles so far,totally garaged. And no…
Consumer received a recall notice in october 2003. He was warned not to ride the motorcycle because the muffler would fall off. Consumer had been waiting more than 90 days for replacement. *ak
While driving 55 mph muffler fell off without warning, causing motorcycle to run off the road. As a result, driver was unconscious and sprained his ankle. A week later, a recall was issued on the muffler brackets.*ak
2003 kawaski ex500-d10---i was riding down the road and as i was down shifting the front wheel went on the shoulder of the road when the handle bars broke off in my hands, making it impossible for me to turn and i ran into the ditch and was thrown from the bike and broke my wrist. I believe that…
While driving at any speed, vehicle's speed will start deceasing, until vehicle losses all power. The dealership has made several attempts to fix problem, but it still exist. Ts radiator overflowed. Electrical problems. Dealer could not find a remedy. Vehicle was also jumping out of 2nd and 3rd…
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 | 5 | 1 |
| 2002 Ninja | 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 2003 Kawasaki Ninja?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Kawasaki Ninja?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.