2010 Kawasaki VN1700CAF Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 8, 2010 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other VN1700CAF years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Kawasaki VN1700CAF. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 301 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 VN1700CAF problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~301 mi
Electrical System1 · ~10 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~600 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling267%301——
Electrical System133%10——
Fuel System, Gasoline133%600——

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

2010 Kawasaki VN1700CAF recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Kawasaki VN1700CAF.

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.

Vehicle- 2010 kawasaki nomad motorcycle. Engine stalls frequently when clutch lever is pulled in (clutch disengaged) when coming to stops or cornering causing loss of power and control of the motorcycle during stops or cornering. Engine stalling began within the first full day of riding this brand…

Electrical System · received Sep 8, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10354406

2010 kawasaki vulcan nomad motorcycle. Engine stalls when you are coming to a stop and pull in the clutch lever. This happens often and you never know when it is going to stall. This has been occurring since i bought the bike new in june of 2010. *tr

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Sep 8, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10354554

When riding my new 2010 kawasaki vulcan nomad, i experience random stalling when either first starting the motor, or when downshifting to lower gears. I have had the occasion when the motorcycle has stalled when heavy traffic from behind or beside has swerved to avoid hitting me due to the…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jul 30, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10346362

Other Kawasaki VN1700CAF years

YearComplaintsRecalls
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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Kawasaki VN1700CAF?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Kawasaki VN1700CAF?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2010 Kawasaki VN1700CAF a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN1700CAF model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.