2001 Kawasaki VN1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VN1500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Kawasaki VN1500. That is the most of any VN1500 model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Kawasaki VN1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Kawasaki VN1500.
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.
Oil leak left front corner of front cylinder. *bf engine had to be removed to replace the cam. Resealed rear cylinder head cover. *tt
PRESTIGE MOTOR SPORT, 4011 FOREST PARK, ST. LOUIS, MO 63108 [redacted]. VULCAN, 1500, 2001 OR KAWASAKI, 1500, 2001. CHARGES FOR RECALL REPAIRS BY MANUFACTURER THROUGH THE DEALER. REALL # MC 0203 051502.*AK
While driving in 3rd, 4th, and 5th gears hear a loud noise.*ak
Other Kawasaki VN1500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 VN1500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 VN1500 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 VN1500 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 VN1500 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 VN1500 | 2 | 2 |
| 1996 VN1500 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Kawasaki VN1500?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Kawasaki VN1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN1500 model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.