2003 Kawasaki Nomad FL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Nomad FL years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Kawasaki Nomad FL. That is the most of any Nomad FL model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 24,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Kawasaki Nomad FL 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% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 50% | 4,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Kawasaki Nomad FL recalls (1)
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Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain 2003 vulcan 1500 classic, 1500 drifter, 2003-2004 1500 mean streak, 2003 1600 classic, and 2003-2004 nomad fl model motorcycles, high oil pressure upon a cold start-up can deform the oil filter cartridge.
Risk: This could cause oil to leak from the oil filter, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the oil filter. Owner notification began on february 2, 2004. Owners 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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 kawasaki nomad fl. There was a manufacturer recall for the engine rocker arm cover that was leaking oil. The dealer took the engine apart in order to perform the repair. After the repair was made, the engine had loose bolts and a disconnected radiator hose. The radiator…
Dt*: the contact stated the stationary top part of the windshield fractured while driving 60 mph. The service dealer replaced the affected part of the windshield, however after a month it fractured one more time. The safety issue was that the windshield could break into pieces while riding. Updated…
Other Kawasaki Nomad FL years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Nomad FL | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Kawasaki Nomad FL?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, visibility problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Kawasaki Nomad FL?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Kawasaki Nomad FL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Nomad FL model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.