2004 Kawasaki VN1600-A2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VN1600-A2 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 2004 Kawasaki VN1600-A2. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 50,000 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 2004 Kawasaki VN1600-A2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 50% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 2,300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Kawasaki VN1600-A2 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the muffler brackets could crack allowing the muffler to become loose and potentially separate from the main exhaust pipes.
Risk: This could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reinforce the muffler brackets. Owner notification began on february 17, 2004. 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.
Fuel tank welds are bad, causing fuel to leak out of the tank onto electrical components, seat and engine. Gas leaks onto clothing causing a safety concern due to possible explosion. This is my second tank, and it leaks out of the same area as the original. Factory refuses to address this. The…
The rear seals on the wheel leaked. It was discovered when oil was seen on the ground. The vibration increased and a passenger could not ride. The motorcycle was torn down, and the dealer would not repair it. The dealer insisted that the motorcycle was not repairable. The manufacturer refused to…
Other Kawasaki VN1600-A2 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Kawasaki VN1600-A2?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Kawasaki VN1600-A2?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Kawasaki VN1600-A2 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN1600-A2 model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.