1999 Kawasaki ZX Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 2, 2000 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other ZX Series years
Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Kawasaki ZX Series. That is the most of any ZX Series model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). 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 1999 Kawasaki ZX Series problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling1
Power Train1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling150%———
Power Train150%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1999, with 1 complaints
1999: 1199912000: 120001

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Kawasaki ZX Series recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Kawasaki ZX Series.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Sep 23, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 732290

Defective clutch assembly. Manufacturer has been notified. *ak

Power Train · received Jul 7, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 841763

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Kawasaki ZX Series?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Kawasaki ZX Series?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 Kawasaki ZX Series a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ZX Series model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.