2000 Kawasaki ZX Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 5, 2004 · 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 2000 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 (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 5,000 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 2000 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 Cooling2 · ~5,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling2100%5,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 1 complaints
2000: 1200012004: 120041

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Kawasaki ZX Series recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Kawasaki ZX Series.

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.

The motorcycle has an oil leak. It is forcing the oil into the poures installation and drips onto the rear wheel. The owner drove the motorcycle to the dealer who gave him a repair kit which included a tube of glue and a instruction packet. The dealer also informed the owner that the repair kit…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Apr 5, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10066584

The crack is occurring in the rear motor mounting tab, just above where it is welded to the crossmember.*ak

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Sep 23, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 732343

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Kawasaki ZX Series?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Kawasaki ZX Series?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.