2004 Kawasaki VN2000 A1 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VN2000 A1 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Kawasaki VN2000 A1. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 22,850 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Kawasaki VN2000 A1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 75% | 22,850 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 15,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Kawasaki VN2000 A1 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the front brake hose can become trapped between the front fork and fender, with subsequent motion of the front suspension abrading the brake hose.
Risk: Continued use of the motorcycle with the brake hose trapped in this position could cause a brake fluid leak creating the possibility of a crash resulting in injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will add a bracket to support the brake hoses, and prevent them from inadvertently being pushed forward into the fender/fork interface area. The recall began on august 2, 2004. Owners should contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
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.
This vehicle has had oil issues caused by poor design since its inception in 2004. The manual calls for 4.5 qts but it takes 6qts to reach proper level the dip stick. It is impossible to maintain proper oil level. Have had top end noise, ignored by dealer, since new. At 42k miles the hydraulic…
2004 kawasaki klr 650a broken tensioner spring. Failure found at 1700 mile inspection of suspected balancer lever mechanism. No engine failure occurred. New after market upgraded parts and tools were purchased and repairs were made.(broken tensioner spring is available for inspection). *nm
2004 KAWASAKI VULCAN 2000 MOTORCYCLE REAR PULLEY (REAR BELT SPROCKET) BEARING FAILURE. SEE PICTURES AND SHORT .AVI MOVIE WITH SOUND AT HTTP://WWW.NEWSNOT.COM/~EMONK/PICTURES/MOTORCYCLE/VN2000/V2K_PULLEY_BEARING_BLOWOUT BEARING FAILED WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE SOUTH ON I-35 NEAR CLEAR LAKE, IA. SPEED…
Dt : contact states: motorcycle has been in the shop a total of 5 times. At first it was making a rattling noise and they tried to fix it would start rattling again. The front pulley quit working. At a corner or a curve, and the pulley goes out could have an accident. *ak
Other Kawasaki VN2000 A1 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Kawasaki VN2000 A1?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Kawasaki VN2000 A1?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Kawasaki VN2000 A1 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN2000 A1 model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.