Kawasaki VN800-A1 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 27, 2000 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 1 safety recall on file for the Kawasaki VN800-A1, across 2 model years (1995–1999). The 1999 model year has the most complaints (1).

Peak: 1999, with 1 complaints
1995: 0199501999: 119991

n = 1 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Kawasaki VN800-A1 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No VN800-A1 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 1999 VN800-A1: 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.

All Kawasaki VN800-A1 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
1999 VN800-A110—Unknown or Other
1995 VN800-A101——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Kawasaki VN800-A1 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1999 (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 VN800-A1?

No complaints are on file yet.

How many recalls does the Kawasaki VN800-A1 have?

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