2010 Kawasaki VN1700BAF Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 12, 2013 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other VN1700BAF years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Kawasaki VN1700BAF. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (5 complaints, 71%), typically at around 119 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 2010 Kawasaki VN1700BAF problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling5 · ~119 mi
Electrical System1 · ~40,000 mi
Engine1 · ~40,000 mi
Exterior Lighting1 · ~40,000 mi
Steering1 · ~3,296 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling571%119——
Electrical System114%40,000——
Engine114%40,000——
Exterior Lighting114%40,000——
Steering114%3,296——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 5 complaints
2010: 5201052012: 1201212013: 120131

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2010 Kawasaki VN1700BAF recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Kawasaki VN1700BAF.

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.

The bike completely went dead while riding. It turned out to be a wire in the wiring harness was rubbed through the insulation where the wiring harness runs under the fuel tank causing the master fuse to blow. If this would have happened on a busy road at night i could have crashed or been run…

Electrical System · received Jun 12, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10519547

Left front handlebar clamp/riser cracked while riding motorcycle on freeway. *js

Steering · received Apr 21, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10455979

2010 kawasaki 1700 voyager abs. The engine intermittently stalls when clutch is disengaged while coming up to stop sign or stop light. This stalling usually occurs within 5 minutes of starting motorcycle, however it has also happened at normal operating temperature. The starter needs to be used to…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Oct 3, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10358904

2010 kawasaki vulcan voyager 1700 abs. The motorcycle intermittently stalls while slowing down, example pulling in the clutch while approaching a stop sign the engine will stall. *tr

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Aug 22, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10351123

2010 kawasaki vulcan voyager 1700 abs. The motorcycle intermittently stalls while slowing down, example pulling in the clutch while approaching a stop sign the engine will stall. This happens primarily within about the first 5 minutes of starting the engine, but has also happen when the engine is…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Aug 12, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10349117

Other Kawasaki VN1700BAF years

YearComplaintsRecalls
201070

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Kawasaki VN1700BAF?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 5 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Kawasaki VN1700BAF?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2010 Kawasaki VN1700BAF a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN1700BAF model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.