2006 Kawasaki VN1600G6F Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 10, 2014 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other VN1600G6F years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Kawasaki VN1600G6F. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 14,159 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 VN1600G6F problems

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

Engine1 · ~14,159 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~2,500 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~14,159 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine150%14,159——
Engine and Engine Cooling150%2,500——
Fuel/propulsion System150%14,159——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 1 complaints
2010: 1201012014: 120141

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Kawasaki VN1600G6F recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Kawasaki VN1600G6F.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

As i was coming off the freeway to a stop from a long ride the engine starting running like it was running out of gas and then stalled. I still had fuel and gas light was not on. I have also had other occasions when the engine stalled just sitting in traffic and when i shifted into neutral. Also on…

Engine · received Nov 10, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10653759

I ride a 2006 kawasaki vulcan nomad 1600. On the kawasaki vulcan nomad 1600, years 2005-2008 the engine sometimes stalls if the rider is coasting with the clutch pulled in. This is the topic of a current recall with the 2009-2010 kawasaki voyager and was also a problem and later corrected in the…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Oct 30, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10362978

Other Kawasaki VN1600G6F years

YearComplaintsRecalls
200620

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Kawasaki VN1600G6F?

Owners most often report engine, engine and engine cooling, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Kawasaki VN1600G6F?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 Kawasaki VN1600G6F a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN1600G6F model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.