1996 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vulcan Classic years
- Not enough data 4th of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic. That ranks 4th out of 4 Vulcan Classic model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Problem: Pressure on the battery ground lead (the crimped and soldered termination of the battery cable) from the base of the operator's seat can cause the battery terminal to short out inside the battery.
Risk: This condition could disable the battery and the motorcycle's electrical system increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the existing battery cables with a newly designed cable and inspect the battery to verify that no damage has occurred.
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.
Motorcycle grinds when shifted from 1st to 2nd gear and jumps back into neutral. A recall has been issued on the later models. Dealer has been notified*ak.
Intermittently when accelerating out of first gear, the motorcycle will jump out of first gear into nowhere. The dealer is not aware of the problem with the motorcycle. *ak
Other Kawasaki Vulcan Classic years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Vulcan Classic | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 Vulcan Classic | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 Vulcan Classic | 6 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vulcan Classic model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.