2008 Kawasaki VN900 Custom Problems, Complaints & Recalls

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

Compared with other VN900 Custom years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Kawasaki VN900 Custom. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 4,400 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 2008 Kawasaki VN900 Custom problems

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

Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~4,400 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Vehicle Speed Control1100%4,400——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2008 Kawasaki VN900 Custom recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Kawasaki VN900 Custom.

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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 2008 kawasaki custom 900. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerates and decelerates on its own normally. In september of 2008, the vehicle accelerated suddenly while idling. The contact lost control of the vehicle and almost crashed several times. He swerved until he was…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Feb 11, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10258329

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YearComplaintsRecalls
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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Kawasaki VN900 Custom?

Owners most often report vehicle speed control problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Kawasaki VN900 Custom?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2008 Kawasaki VN900 Custom a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN900 Custom model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.