2010 Kawasaki VN1700 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VN1700 years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Kawasaki VN1700. That is the most of any VN1700 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 25,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Kawasaki VN1700 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 33% | 300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Kawasaki VN1700 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Kawasaki VN1700.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 kawasaki vn1700. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and there was an abnormal noise. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v550000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the…
Noise coming from transmission: very load clunk when releasing the clutch lever in gear, also clunk at any speed when letting off the throttle and clunks again when you accelerate. Also great deal of backlash in any gear and getting worst. Indicating possible transmission failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 kawasaki vn1700-c. While driving approximately 20 mph at night the contact noticed the lights on the instrument panel reflected a glare onto the windshield and obstructed his visibility. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician…
Other Kawasaki VN1700 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 VN1700 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Kawasaki VN1700?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Kawasaki VN1700?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2010 Kawasaki VN1700 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN1700 model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.