2001 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vulcan Classic years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Vulcan Classic model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 4,500 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 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | 4,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic.
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.
Failed hpk separator on 2001 kawasaki vulcan classic 800.*mr it has been six months since the consumer's last correspondence and seven months since his initial letter notifying kawasaki of the separator incident. *nm
The consumer discovered something shocking and alarming when he removed the keyed side cover. *ph a golf ball size hole was burnt into the hpk separator which could have resulted in component failure. *mr the consumer requested a plausible explanation of the problem and reimbursement of the monies…
Consumer states that the motorcycle bucks while riding it. *slc
Other Kawasaki Vulcan Classic years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 Vulcan Classic | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 Vulcan Classic | 6 | 1 |
| 1996 Vulcan Classic | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.