2004 Kawasaki Nomad FL Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 18, 2015 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Nomad FL years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Kawasaki Nomad FL. That is the most of any Nomad FL model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 9,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2004 Kawasaki Nomad FL problems

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

Electrical System1 · ~9,000 mi
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%9,000——
Tires150%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2005, with 1 complaints
2005: 1200512015: 120151

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2004 Kawasaki Nomad FL recalls (1)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Engine and engine coolingJan 12, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V023000 · 6,958 vehicles

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 2012 kawasaki nomad 1700 (na) motorcycle. While inspecting the motorcycle, it was discovered that the ignition wiring was damaged due to the wire making contact with the fuel tank. The failure was repaired by the owner. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…

Electrical System · received Sep 18, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10765178

Dt: the contact owns a 2004 kawasaki nomad 1500. The rear tire was going flat and went back to the shop. Consumer thought he had a defective rear tire. So they ordered him a new tire. While driving at 75 mph with 6200 miles on the motorcycle the tire blew out. T dealership put on another tire. On…

Tires · received Jun 29, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10127094

Other Kawasaki Nomad FL years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
200421
2003 Nomad FL21

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Kawasaki Nomad FL?

Owners most often report electrical system, tires problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2004 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 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.