2006 Kawasaki VN1600D6F Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VN1600D6F years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Kawasaki VN1600D6F. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 8,001 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Kawasaki VN1600D6F 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 System, Gasoline | 2 | 50% | 8,001 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 25% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | 17,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Kawasaki VN1600D6F recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Kawasaki VN1600D6F.
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.
I took my 2006 kawasaki in to get serviced and they told me my gas tank was leaking from the bottom left side (sitting on the bike) of the tank. After further investigation i found others out there with the same issue. Vulcan forums and vulcan riders association both have people reporting the same…
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 kawasaki nomad vn1660d6f. The contact stated that the engine stalled when the clutch was engaged due to an improper setting of the engine control unit (ecu). This is the same consequence stated in recall #10v507000 for the service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages…
This failure is on the gas tank of a 2006 kawasaki nomad 1600. Raw fuel is leaking out of the gas tank at the bottom most portion of the tank by the brackets that are welded to the tank to secure it to the frame of the motorcycle. This is the same problem that the 2003 kawasaki 1600 line of…
Gas leak at top of tank around filler neck. Leak remains until tank is only 1/4-1/3 full. Seems to come from vent hole on right side of filler, under cap. This leak may have ruined the paint finish as well. *jb
Other Kawasaki VN1600D6F years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Kawasaki VN1600D6F?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, fuel/propulsion system, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Kawasaki VN1600D6F?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Kawasaki VN1600D6F a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN1600D6F model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.