2012 Kawasaki VN1700 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VN1700 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Kawasaki VN1700. That ranks 2nd out of 2 VN1700 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 37,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | 37,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2012 Kawasaki VN1700 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 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.
While driving along at about 80mph in 6th gear, there was a tremendous grinding noise and the bike dropped out of gear. Would not go back into gear. After troubleshooting and complete tear down at dealership, the final drive pulley inner teeth and the transmission output shaft spline teeth were…
Other Kawasaki VN1700 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 VN1700 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Kawasaki VN1700?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Kawasaki VN1700?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.