Kawasaki ZG1400 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 17, 2013 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Kawasaki ZG1400, across 2 model years (2008–2011). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.

Peak: 2008, with 2 complaints
2008: 2200822011: 120111

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Kawasaki ZG1400 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No ZG1400 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2008 ZG1400: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2011 ZG1400: 1 complaint, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Kawasaki ZG1400 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Service Brakes, Hydraulic221
Service Brakes110

All Kawasaki ZG1400 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2011 ZG140010—Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2008 ZG140020—Service Brakes

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Frequently asked questions

Which Kawasaki ZG1400 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2008 (2), 2011 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Kawasaki ZG1400?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Kawasaki ZG1400 have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.