2003 Kawasaki VN1500-E6 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VN1500-E6 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-E6. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 5 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-E6 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 | 100% | 5 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2003 Kawasaki VN1500-E6 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain motorcycles, accelerator pump diaphragms may be damaged from excessive assembly clamping pressure, which can allow fuel to leak from the pump actuating rod area.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the accelerator pump diaphragm. Owner notification began on january 20, 2004. Owners should contact kawasaki at 1-949-770-0400.
Fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system
Problem: On certain motorcycles, contaminated fuel used during the final engine inspection process may have caused deterioration of the carburetor accelerator pump diaphragm, which could lead to fuel leakage from the accelerator pump chamber.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the accelerator pump diaphragm. Owner notification began on july 29, 2003. Owners should contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
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.
While riding motorcycle there was serious vibration running through the handle bar and foot rest. Vibration in the handle bar affected the control of the motorcycle while riding. Dealer informed consumer that motor mounts were defective. *ak
Other Kawasaki VN1500-E6 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-E6?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-E6?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-E6 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN1500-E6 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.