1995 Kawasaki Vulcan Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 18, 2001 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Vulcan years
Not enough data 11th of 14 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Kawasaki Vulcan. That ranks 11th out of 14 Vulcan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Kawasaki Vulcan problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel System, Gasoline1
Suspension1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline150%———
Suspension150%———
Unknown or Other150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1996, with 1 complaints
1996: 1199612001: 120011

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Kawasaki Vulcan recalls (1)

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Power train:driveline:driveshaftMay 15, 1995 · NHTSA campaign 95V096000 · 12,322 vehicles

Problem: The drive chains have been improperly heat-treated during the manufacturing process. Exposure to corrosive conditions can cause the chain side plates to crack and ultimately fail.

Risk: This condition could result in a loss of control of the motorcycle.

Fix: Dealers will replace the drive chains on the motorcycles involved in this recall.

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.

Vehicles were found to have front end "hop" between 52 and top speed causes loss of control. *ak

Suspension · received May 17, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 745441

Storage compartment broke when unlocking.

Unknown or Other · received Sep 10, 1996 · NHTSA complaint 508466

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Kawasaki Vulcan?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, suspension, unknown or other problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Kawasaki Vulcan?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1995 Kawasaki Vulcan a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vulcan model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.