Kawasaki VN900 Custom Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 11, 2009 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 0 safety recalls on file for the Kawasaki VN900 Custom, across 1 model years (2008–2008). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is vehicle speed control.

Kawasaki VN900 Custom years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No VN900 Custom model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2008 VN900 Custom: 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 VN900 Custom problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Vehicle Speed Control110

All Kawasaki VN900 Custom model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2008 VN900 Custom10—Vehicle Speed Control

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Frequently asked questions

Which Kawasaki VN900 Custom years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2008 (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 VN900 Custom?

Vehicle Speed Control, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Kawasaki VN900 Custom have?

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