2004 Kawasaki VN1500-E7 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VN1500-E7 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Kawasaki VN1500-E7. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 520 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Kawasaki VN1500-E7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | 520 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | 250 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Kawasaki VN1500-E7 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
(1) front tire rapidly lost air causing loss of control. (2) i dislocated my left knee and left hip. Inspection revealed that the metal inner tube valve had completely separated from the rubber tube. (3) i replaced the tube and tire and going to sell the motorcycle. *nm
Parked my 2004 kawasaki vulcan 750 on a flat concrete surface. Got off and was about two steps away when it rolled forward and fell off of the kickstand, causing minor damage to the vehicle. Did some testing and it takes about 20lbs of forward pressure to cause the vehicle to roll forward and off…
2004 bmw motorcycle r1150gs integral brake failure twice in one month/500 miles no rear brake unstable front brake. I don't know who designed this form but under vehicle information bmw or most other makes are not listed so i just picked, could not enter one or skip it, at random kinda stupid .*ak
Other Kawasaki VN1500-E7 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Kawasaki VN1500-E7?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, tires, unknown or other problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Kawasaki VN1500-E7?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Kawasaki VN1500-E7 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN1500-E7 model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.