2005 Kawasaki VN1600B2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VN1600B2 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Kawasaki VN1600B2. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 2,500 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Kawasaki VN1600B2 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 | 3 | 100% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 5,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Kawasaki VN1600B2 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Kawasaki VN1600B2.
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 engine sounds like it has a lot of marbles rattling around in the cylinders when i roll on the throttle. This happens when i'm climbing a hill and sometimes when i accelerate going around a corner" . After two catastrophic engine/transmission repairs, $4,500, and $4,000, i don't feel at all…
I bought a 2005 (new) kawasaki mean streak vn1600 motorcycle on june, of 2005, and have had serious safety concerns about this vehicle especially after the second most recent mechanical failure which nearly cost me my life when the motorcycle died on me during heavy traffic on a major highway. Ive…
I will now plead my case to the department federal safety and transportation, because i do not feel that this motorcycle is mechanically safe to drive. I have already filed a complaints with the attorney general and bbb of my state, (will fax copies). Please let me make it clear to you as i stated…
Other Kawasaki VN1600B2 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Kawasaki VN1600B2?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Kawasaki VN1600B2?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Kawasaki VN1600B2 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN1600B2 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.