Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero Problems by Year
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero, across 6 model years (2009–2015). The 2011 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Vulcan 1700 Vaquero model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2011 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2014 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2013 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero: 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 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2014 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero | 1 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2013 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero | 1 | 1 | — | Steering | |
| 2012 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2011 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero | 2 | 1 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2009 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero | 1 | 0 | — | Steering |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2011 (2), 2014 (1), 2013 (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 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero?
Electrical System, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.