2006 Kawasaki VN900D6F Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VN900D6F years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Kawasaki VN900D6F. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (7 complaints, 58%), typically at around 900 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 12owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Kawasaki VN900D6F 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 58% | 900 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 17% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 17% | 1,775 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 8% | 500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% | 13,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Kawasaki VN900D6F recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Kawasaki is recalling 31,789 vulcan 900 classic, custom and classic lt models, my 2006 vn900b6f, vn900b6fl, vn900d6f, vn900d6fl, my 2007 vn900b7f, vn900b7fl, vn900c7f, vn900c7fl, vn900d7f, vn900d7fl, my 2008 vn900b8f, vn900b8fl, vn900c8f, vn900d8f and vn900d8fl motorcycles. The fuel hose may not be properly connected to the fuel injector delivery pipe.
Risk: Continued use of the motorcycle can result in the fuel hose coming off, creasing the possibility of a fuel leak which could result in a fire or explosion.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel hose connection at the fuel injector and fuel pump and will replace the fuel hose if the joint lock is found to be damaged. The recall began on march 17, 2008. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
Electrical system:ignition:module
Problem: Certain motorcycles may stall under deceleration due to an improper setting of the engine control unit (ecu).
Risk: This could create the potential for a crash, resulting in injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ecu with one that contains revised settings that will address the engine stalling. The recall began on june 19, 2007. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Deceleration (tip-out) stalling (PE07004) — opened Jan 26, 2007, closed May 23, 2007, led to recall 07V215000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Problem: bad design of stator (charging unit of a motorcycle) for kawasaki vulcan 900 (years 2006 to present, including custom and lt models) causes premature wear, will short out engine, could cause loss of control of motorcycle. Motorcycle forums on the internet report high frequency of this kind…
Steering forks on 2006 kawasaki vn900 are out of alignment. Inline stability affected if handlebars turned to straighten forks. Stability in turns compromised due to misaligned forks/handlebars. Tire wear on first set of tires supports statement. Tire wear on new tires was evident immediately after…
I have a 2006 vulcan classic lt motorcycle. I have had several occurrences of the throttle sticking when i start downshifting to slow down. This problem has caused two near misses for me. The first incident occurred in october 2007. I was approaching a round about i was down shifting to slow down…
I have a kawasaki vulcan 900 classic, and if riding in 3rd gear around 35-40 mph and let off the throttle, the motorcycle continued to accelerate. I have taken it back to the dealer and they were not very helpful with the problem. Also, kawasaki denied the problem. *ak
Speedometer on 2006 kawasaki 900 lt classic is 10 mph off. Contacted kawasaki and they said all big bore motorcycles are off. I checked my motorcycle with radar and my own car and it was 9-10 mph to fast. I also checked other motorcycles in the same class as mine and found them to be fast. This can…
Other Kawasaki VN900D6F years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 12 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Kawasaki VN900D6F?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Kawasaki VN900D6F?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Kawasaki VN900D6F a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN900D6F model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.