2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ZX1200-A1 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 17%), typically at around 22,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 17% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 17% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 8% | 5,800 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 8% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Tires:valve
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The nuts securing the tire valve stems to the wheels can fail, resulting in a loss of tire air pressure.
Risk: If this occurs, air pressure will be lost from the wheel/tire, resulting in the possibility of loss of control.
Fix: Dealers will replace the valve nut and washer. Owner notification began october 25, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kawasaki at 1-949-770-0400.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel gauge and low fuel warning system may not provide accurate indication of low fuel levels.
Risk: The operator could run out of fuel without warning, causing the operator to become distracted, or to slow unexpectedly in traffic, creating the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel gauge sending components.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. A leaking vent pipe in the fuel tank can allow fuel to drain onto the ground.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will insert a supporting brace into the tank to dampen any effects of vibration on the vent pipe.
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.
Wires connectors that attach the regulator/rectifier and stator melted. White smoke was emitting from under the rear seat. After removing the seat, i notice that oil was present in the area surrounding the regulator/rectifier and one of wires had burn loose. This also caused the junction/box…
Consumer states that the stator wire connection is leaking oil under the rear seat, causing oil to leak onto rear tire, and create a short to the rear connector, resulting in a fire hazard. Leaking oil caused the connector to melt. *ak
After driving for about 100 miles in the rain, headlight fuse blew, causing the complete failure of both headlights. There have been numerous similar incidents documented on websites. *jb
While turning corner at 30 mph, back tire spun out of control due to a oil leakage, resulting in consumer hitt a tree and motorcycle was totaled. A week later the consumer recieved a recall notice on oil leakage. Please provide addditional information.*ak
While turning corner at 30 mph, the back tire spun out of control due to a oil leakage, resulting in consumer hitting a tree ,and motorcycle was totaled. A week later consumer recieved a recall notice on oil leakage. Please provide addditional information.*ak
Other Kawasaki ZX1200-A1 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 12 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ZX1200-A1 model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.