2008 Kawasaki VN900C Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VN900C years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Kawasaki VN900C. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 25,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Kawasaki VN900C problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 50% | 3,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Kawasaki VN900C recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Kawasaki VN900C.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
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 vn900. While operating the motorcycle, the contact heard a whining sound from the engine and the battery drained. The vehicle suddenly shut off. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the stator was faulty. The stator was replaced…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kawasaki vn900 motorcycle. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred three times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage…
Other Kawasaki VN900C years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Kawasaki VN900C?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Kawasaki VN900C?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Kawasaki VN900C a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN900C model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.