1995 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 21, 1999 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Vulcan 1500 years
Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Vulcan 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (3 complaints, 60%). 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 1995 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 problems

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

Suspension3
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Suspension360%———
Engine and Engine Cooling120%———
Unknown or Other120%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1995, with 1 complaints
1995: 1199511996: 1199611997: 1199711998: 1199811999: 119991

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500.

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.

When turning or stopping front end wanders. Dealer put stiffer springs on the front end of motorcycle. Problem still exists. *ak

Suspension · received May 21, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 838300

Front forks (suspension) shakes.

Suspension · received Apr 6, 1998 · NHTSA complaint 533604

Motorcycle side stand design is defective, when handle bar is turned to the right it is extremely unstable and falls. The motorcycle fell and caused damage to the gas tank, exhaust pipes and handlebar grip.

Unknown or Other · received Nov 4, 1997 · NHTSA complaint 524246

Kick stand on motor cycle will not hold motor cycle, when wheel was turn on angle motorcycle fell over. *ak

Suspension · received Apr 29, 1996 · NHTSA complaint 983709

Oil light come on every time motorcycle comes to a stop, indicating that there is something wrong with the engine. Tt

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Oct 2, 1995 · NHTSA complaint 972795

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500?

Owners most often report suspension, engine and engine cooling, unknown or other problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vulcan 1500 model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.