2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vulcan 900 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900. That ranks 2nd out of 9 Vulcan 900 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 890 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | 890 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 890 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | 4,678 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 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.
While riding the motorcycle on the interstate the motorcycle suddenly shut down and locked up the rear wheel. I went down on my left side and hit the jersey barriers dividing he highway. Another rider just behind me saw the rear wheel suddenly lock up turn for a second and lock up again. As of the…
After filling up gas tank on my 2009 kawasaki vulcan 500 it quits running after 20 to 60 miles. This has happened three times. Since the last time i have been running with the fuel valve on reserve and have not had another problem. Also my sister in law and a friend has had the same with their 2008…
Other Kawasaki Vulcan 900 years
← 2008 Vulcan 900 · 2010 Vulcan 900 →
| 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 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Vulcan 900 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.