2005 Kawasaki ZX1000C2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 3, 2019 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other ZX1000C2 years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Kawasaki ZX1000C2. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 16,322 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 2005 Kawasaki ZX1000C2 problems

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

Structure2 · ~16,322 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure2100%16,322——

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: 1200912019: 120191

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2005 Kawasaki ZX1000C2 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Kawasaki ZX1000C2.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kawasaki zx1000. The contact stated that both sides of the frame were cracked. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

Structure · received Jul 3, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11229217

Kawasaki zx10r,2005. The frame/around motor mounts are cracked and this seems to be a problem w/ the 04 through 06. Appears to factory defect. *tr

Structure · received Jul 30, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10278820

Other Kawasaki ZX1000C2 years

YearComplaintsRecalls
200520

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Kawasaki ZX1000C2?

Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Kawasaki ZX1000C2?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2005 Kawasaki ZX1000C2 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ZX1000C2 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.