2003 Kawasaki VN1500-L4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VN1500-L4 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-L4. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 170,345 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-L4 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% | 170,345 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | 85,495 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Kawasaki VN1500-L4 recalls (1)
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.
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.
The rubber on my rear tire (160/80 b 16 m/c 75h) broke at the tread groves and separated from the casing, causing the tire to go flat. Fortunately the bike was parked when the tire went flat. This is the second incident i have had with this brand and model. The first the sidewall had separated…
Kawasaki's unlimited mileage warranty is a ripoff! I own a 2003 kawasaki nomad motorcycle with 170,345 miles on the odometer and my extended "unlimited mileage" warranty expires on 8/19/2008. On 9-25-06, i noticed a major oil leak coming from a hole in the left side #1 cylinder spark plug sleeve…
Other Kawasaki VN1500-L4 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-L4?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, tires problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-L4?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-L4 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN1500-L4 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.