2000 Kawasaki Vulcan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vulcan years
- Not enough data 6th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan. That ranks 6th out of 14 Vulcan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 20%), typically at around 15,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 20% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Kawasaki Vulcan recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 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.
2000 kawasaki vulcan--1500 tire started to go flat while driving on the ohio turnpike. Driver steered the motorcycle off the road where it threw both passengers. *kb ohio traffic crash report # 10-0580-89
When kawasaki vulcan 2000 motorcycle is washed or whenever it rains the horn fails to function and will remain failed up to four days! This is dangerous and it needs to be fixed. *jb
The differential on my driveshaft on kawasaki ,2000, vulcan classic 1500 - e has been making strange noises for some time. Dealership and kawasaki itself stated that some noise from the final drive is normal. I feel it is excessive. Web searches have turned up multiple complaints of similar…
Consumer stated that while riding at 35 mph motorcycle hesitated several times, almost stalling, causing the carburetor to backfire, and resulting in an accident. While the above mentioned events was taking place consumer was trying to avoid a pedestrian, and inadvertently crashed into a utility…
When traveling engine overheats at fifteen miles. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak
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 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 Vulcan | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 Vulcan | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Vulcan | 7 | 1 |
| 1996 Vulcan | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 Vulcan | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.