2017 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vulcan 900 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Kawasaki Vulcan 900. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Vulcan 900 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 20 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 | 1 | 100% | 20 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2017 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 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.
The motorcycle will at times speed up on its own just like someone is twisting the throttle. This happens primarily when you first start the motorcycle. After it is ridden for a while, this is not an issue. One time i started the motorcycle in a parking lot and the cycle at first was idling nicely…
Other Kawasaki Vulcan 900 years
← 2015 Vulcan 900 · 2020 Vulcan 900 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Vulcan 900 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Vulcan 900 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Vulcan 900 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Vulcan 900 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Vulcan 900 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Vulcan 900 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Vulcan 900 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Vulcan 900 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Kawasaki Vulcan 900?
Owners most often report engine problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Kawasaki Vulcan 900?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.