2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vulcan 900 years
- Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 900. That is the most of any Vulcan 900 model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 4 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner 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 Vulcan 900 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 | 2 | 67% | 4 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 33% | 93,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 900.
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 vulcan 900. The contact stated that when he fueled the vehicle more than half way, he observed fuel leaking without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (arizona kawasaki ktm triumph tucson, 3741 n 1-10 eb frontage rd, tucson, az 85705) where it…
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 kawasaki vulcan 900. While riding approximately 55 mph, the odometer displayed inaccurate readings. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that there was a malfunction with the odometer, which could possibly be repaired. The technician was supposed…
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 kawasaki vulcan 900. The speedometer displayed the incorrect speed. The contact was informed that kawasaki purposely designed their vehicles in that manner. The current mileage was 186 and failure mileage was 5. Updated 04/03/08. *lj the consumer stated the speedometer…
Other Kawasaki Vulcan 900 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Vulcan 900 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Vulcan 900 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Vulcan 900 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Vulcan 900 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Vulcan 900 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Vulcan 900 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Vulcan 900 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Vulcan 900 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 900?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 900?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vulcan 900 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.