2005 Kawasaki Ninja Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 17, 2014 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Ninja years
Not enough data 10th of 15 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Kawasaki Ninja. That ranks 10th out of 15 Ninja model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 12,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2005 Kawasaki Ninja problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure1 · ~12,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure1100%12,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2005 Kawasaki Ninja recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Kawasaki Ninja.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I was cleaning my bike and noticed cracking coming up the side of the frame. Then i looked it up on line and found other 2004 and 2005 kawasaki's that had the same issue. After attempting to look under the plastic of the bike to see the extend of the crack, i was shocked to see that the whole weld…

Structure · received Aug 17, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10625830

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Kawasaki Ninja?

Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Kawasaki Ninja?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.