2009 Kawasaki VN1700C9F Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 21, 2011 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other VN1700C9F years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Kawasaki VN1700C9F. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). 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 2009 Kawasaki VN1700C9F problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling1
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling150%———
Vehicle Speed Control150%500——

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: 1201012011: 120111

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2009 Kawasaki VN1700C9F recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Kawasaki VN1700C9F.

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 2009 kawasaki 1700 nomad. The contact received a recall notice from kawasaki in october 2010 and called to set up an appointment on november 9, 2010. The contact had been waiting over two months for the parts to be available and the manufacturer only stated that the parts were…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jan 21, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10378130

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kawasaki vulcan 1700 voyager. He stated whatever speed in which the throttle was engaged, it would stay stuck in position. While killing the throttle at a stop sign or stop-light, he would have to wait 10-12 seconds before he could engage the throttle and move from the…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Feb 1, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10303582

Other Kawasaki VN1700C9F years

YearComplaintsRecalls
200920

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Kawasaki VN1700C9F?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Kawasaki VN1700C9F?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2009 Kawasaki VN1700C9F a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN1700C9F model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.