2009 Kawasaki VN1700G9F Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 23, 2011 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other VN1700G9F 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 VN1700G9F. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 9,000 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 2009 Kawasaki VN1700G9F problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~9,000 mi
Power Train1 · ~10 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~9,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling150%9,000——
Power Train150%10——
Vehicle Speed Control150%9,000——

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 VN1700G9F recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Kawasaki VN1700G9F.

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 2009 kawasaki vn1700g9f motorcycle. While parked with the vehicle in gear, the contact pulled the clutch to disengage the transmission but the but the motorcycle would not disengage. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer where the technician was unable to diagnose the…

Power Train · received Aug 23, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10421212

Gear shift indicator reads 3rd gear when in 6th or 4th when in 6th gear cruise control disconnects without reason engine runs so hot i burn my legs on side case. *tr

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Aug 4, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10347342

Other Kawasaki VN1700G9F years

YearComplaintsRecalls
200920

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Kawasaki VN1700G9F?

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

Was there a recall on the 2009 Kawasaki VN1700G9F?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2009 Kawasaki VN1700G9F a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN1700G9F model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.