2004 Kawasaki ZX1000-C1 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ZX1000-C1 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Kawasaki ZX1000-C1. The most reported problem area is wheels (4 complaints, 80%), typically at around 2,523 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Kawasaki ZX1000-C1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 4 | 80% | 2,523 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Kawasaki ZX1000-C1 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Wheels
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the front wheel may contain a casting flaw which could result in a wheel failure.
Risk: This wheel failure could potentially result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front wheel. The recall began on august 9, 2004. Owners should contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
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 consumer's son was driving a motorcycle when he lost control and struck the curb. He was thrown from the motorcycle and struck his head on the concrete and was killed instantly. The consumer did not know if nhtsa recall 04v373000: repairs on the front wheel was performed. The consumer will…
I was traveling around 40 to 50 mph when the front wheel of my motorcycle seemed to just give way and shhoot me and the bike into a curb therefore highsideing me. The only injury i had was to my left and right ankles. 3 weeks after the accident i received a recall notice not to ride my motorcycle…
A recall notice was received on the front wheel replacement. Dealer could not do repairs since no parts were available. Consumer was not able to drive the vehicle.*ak
While the vehicle was parked fluid was leaking from underneath. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the crankcase cracked and needed to be replaced. *ak
The consume received a recall notice(04v-373-000) for replacement for the front wheel. No parts were available. *jb
Other Kawasaki ZX1000-C1 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Kawasaki ZX1000-C1?
Owners most often report wheels, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Kawasaki ZX1000-C1?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Kawasaki ZX1000-C1 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ZX1000-C1 model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.