1996 Kawasaki ZX1100 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 23, 1999 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other ZX1100 years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Kawasaki ZX1100. That is the most of any ZX1100 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 1 injury. 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 1996 Kawasaki ZX1100 problems

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

Fuel System, Gasoline1
Power Train1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Suspension1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline125%———
Power Train125%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic125%———
Suspension125%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1996, with 2 complaints
1996: 2199621997: 1199711999: 119991

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1996 Kawasaki ZX1100 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Kawasaki ZX1100.

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.

Fuel tank has rusted . Manufacturer has been notified. *ak

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jun 23, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 840873

Brakes locked up on three occasions resulting in accidents.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Oct 21, 1997 · NHTSA complaint 523720

Gear shift pedal 'c' clip missing.

Power Train · received Sep 20, 1996 · NHTSA complaint 508964

Misalignment of front end causes vehicle to pull.

Suspension · received Jul 24, 1996 · NHTSA complaint 506582

Other Kawasaki ZX1100 years

← 1995 ZX1100 · 1999 ZX1100 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2000 ZX110010
1999 ZX110020
199640
1995 ZX110020

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Kawasaki ZX1100?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Kawasaki ZX1100?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 Kawasaki ZX1100 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ZX1100 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.