Kawasaki VN700 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 10, 1996 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 0 safety recalls on file for the Kawasaki VN700, across 1 model years (1996–1996). The 1996 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is suspension.

Kawasaki VN700 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No VN700 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 1996 VN700: 1 complaint, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Kawasaki VN700 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Suspension110

All Kawasaki VN700 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
1996 VN70010—Suspension

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Frequently asked questions

Which Kawasaki VN700 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1996 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Kawasaki VN700?

Suspension, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Kawasaki VN700 have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.