1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vulcan Nomad years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (9 complaints, 69%), typically at around 42,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 13owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 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 | 9 | 69% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 15% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | 19,529 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 8% | 19,529 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad.
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.
I was riding my 1999 kawasaki vulcan nomad at 60mph when with no warning the engine lost power and died out, good thing my hand was covering the clutch. I immediately pulled it in and coasted to the side of the road. Had it towed to my house. Took to mechanic and the gear for the oil pump went out…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 kawasaki vulcan nomad motorcycle. The ontact was driving approximately 70-75 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the plastic and metal gear. The plastic and metal…
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 kawasaki vulcan nomad.(n/a) the contact received a recall notice from the manufacturer pertaining to the electronic control unit; nhtsa campaign recall number 10v507000, service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages. The dealer was notified and refused to repair the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 kawasaki vulcan nomad. While driving 60 mph the contact noticed that the oil light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the oil gear needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings and the…
I have a 1999 kawasaki vulcan nomad. The gear on the oil pump striped and did damage to the engine. Kawasaki knows that the gear fails. It did on my bike at 57,000 miles. It is in the kawasaki shop now and will cost around $2200 to fix. Kawasaki has fixed some bikes but i was told by kawasaki that…
Other Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 13 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vulcan Nomad model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.