1996 Kawasaki Vulcan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vulcan years
- Not enough data 1st of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan. That is the most of any Vulcan model year in the database (14 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 22%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan 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 | 2 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 22% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Kawasaki Vulcan recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 kawasaki vulcan. The contact stated that his vehicle is experiencing major defects and is a big safety hazard. He believes a recall should be issued relating to the fuel system. The failure and current mileages were 21,000.
1996 kawasaki vulcan rear tire tread separated. *ts the tread separation caused damage to the rear brake light and caused the license plate and holder to be torn off. *nm
Rear view mirrors do not adjust outward .as installed they are too close to center .in order to see behind you you must lean to the opposite side to clear the field of view.i weigh 260 and have wide shoulders which complicates the matter. *ak
When coming to a stop the back brakes don't engage. The dealer will inspect the motorcycle. *ak
Inner weld on inner pipes (exhaust pipe) broke, causing noise and exhaust leak.
Other Kawasaki Vulcan years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Vulcan | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 Vulcan | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 Vulcan | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 Vulcan | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 Vulcan | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Vulcan | 8 | 1 |
| 2002 Vulcan | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Vulcan | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Vulcan | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 Vulcan | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 Vulcan | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Vulcan | 7 | 1 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 Vulcan | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline, visibility problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 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 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.