2008 Kawasaki ZG1400 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 17, 2013 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other ZG1400 years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Kawasaki ZG1400. That is the most of any ZG1400 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 26,897 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2008 Kawasaki ZG1400 problems

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

Service Brakes1 · ~26,897 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~7,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes150%26,897——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic150%7,500——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2009, with 1 complaints
2009: 1200912013: 120131

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2008 Kawasaki ZG1400 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Kawasaki ZG1400.

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.

As i applied the front brakes the motorcycle front brake lever pulsated and started to vibrate so badly that the handle bars shook and as i slow the front end dipped in time with the brake lever pulsation indicative of warped brake rotors. *tr

Service Brakes · received Apr 17, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10508537

On a recent trip, i spent some time in north carolina on hwy 129. A certain section of this road is known for it's curves. After several trips along this highway and some hard braking, a noticeable pulsing of the brake lever developed and occurred on all subsequent stops. The effect was most…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Oct 29, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10290319

Other Kawasaki ZG1400 years

2011 ZG1400 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2011 ZG140010
200820

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Kawasaki ZG1400?

Owners most often report service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Kawasaki ZG1400?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2008 Kawasaki ZG1400 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ZG1400 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.