Kawasaki VN900B8F Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 7, 2008 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 1 safety recall on file for the Kawasaki VN900B8F, across 1 model years (2008–2008). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.

Kawasaki VN900B8F years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No VN900B8F model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2008 VN900B8F: 1 complaint, 1 recall

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 VN900B8F problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Engine and Engine Cooling110

All Kawasaki VN900B8F model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2008 VN900B8F11—Engine and Engine Cooling

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Frequently asked questions

Which Kawasaki VN900B8F 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 VN900B8F?

Engine and Engine Cooling, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Kawasaki VN900B8F have?

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