Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 19, 2009 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Kawasaki Vulcan 2000, across 3 model years (2004–2009). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.

Peak: 2004, with 1 complaints
2004: 1200412007: 1200712009: 020090

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Vulcan 2000 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2007 Vulcan 2000: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  2. 2004 Vulcan 2000: 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 2000 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Engine and Engine Cooling111
Power Train110
Steering111

All Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2009 Vulcan 200001——
2007 Vulcan 200010—Engine and Engine Cooling
2004 Vulcan 200011—Power Train

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Frequently asked questions

Which Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2007 (1), 2004 (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 2000?

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

How many recalls does the Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 have?

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