2005 Kawasaki Vulcan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vulcan years
- Not enough data 5th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan. That ranks 5th out of 14 Vulcan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 3,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 33% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17% | 2,703 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 17% | 12,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Kawasaki Vulcan recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 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.
My 2005 Kawasaki vulcan 1600 nomad have gas tank is leaking, and I looked on the internet and I saw that many people have this problem, is there a recall? The gas tank leaks in the left corner of the tank under the seat? Please let me know, and thank you for all you support.
My 2005 Vulcan 1600 has recent started seeping fuel from the bottom tabs that are welded onto the gas tank and is slowly progressively getting worse
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 (na) kawasaki vulcan. On two separate occasions, while driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a screeching noise coming from the middle of the vehicle. The dealer stated that a belt wax on the drive belt was needed; however, the noise still persists. The current…
Front tire of motorcycle wears very unevenly not allowing full contact of rubber to meet the road. This creates a dangerous situation as tire is not fully contacting the road surface. It has done this since bike was new and on two sets of tires. I think the rim may be the problem causing this…
Motorcycle keeps burning up batteries once each six months and the low beam headlight bulb burns out every 3,000 miles. This has been an ongoing problem since i bought the bike in february of 2005. Even main headlight fuse has burned leaving me stranded at night. The bulb burns in daytime and i…
Other Kawasaki Vulcan years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Vulcan | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 Vulcan | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 Vulcan | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 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 Vulcan | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 Vulcan | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, fuel/propulsion system, electrical system problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.