2006 Kawasaki VN1600B6F Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 24, 2007 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other VN1600B6F years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Kawasaki VN1600B6F. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 2,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2006 Kawasaki VN1600B6F problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~2,500 mi
Visibility1 · ~2,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1100%2,500——
Visibility1100%2,500——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2006 Kawasaki VN1600B6F recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Kawasaki VN1600B6F.

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.

2006 kawasaki motorcycle. Model # vn1600b6f. Purchased on may 1, 2007, from burcham cycles, inc. 333b industrial dr. Petersburg, va. 23803. Vehicle taken to dealer on 8/8/07 with 2 concerns. 1. On one occasion, when downshifting from 3rd gear to 2nd gear, engine cut off. 2. On one occasion, when…

Electrical System · received Sep 24, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10203962

Other Kawasaki VN1600B6F years

YearComplaintsRecalls
200610

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Kawasaki VN1600B6F?

Owners most often report electrical system, visibility problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Kawasaki VN1600B6F?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 Kawasaki VN1600B6F a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN1600B6F model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.