2006 Kawasaki ZX1400A6F Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ZX1400A6F years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Kawasaki ZX1400A6F. The most reported problem area is structure (5 complaints, 71%), typically at around 4,700 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Kawasaki ZX1400A6F 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 5 | 71% | 4,700 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 14% | 632 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14% | 632 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Kawasaki ZX1400A6F recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the bolts holding the vehicle down sensor may come loose and allow the sensor to fall out of its mounting bracket.
Risk: If the bolts loosen and the vehicle down sensor comes out of its bracket, the engine may stop during the vehicle operation creating the potential for a crash resulting in injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the vehicle down sensor mounting bolts to the proper torque free of charge. The recall began on may 26, 2006. Owners may contact kawasaki at 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Frame fracture/suspension collapse (PE08021) — opened Mar 24, 2008, closed Jul 2, 2008, led to recall 08V222000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was riding in to a tunnel and heard a crack type noise then all of a sudden smoke appeared, the rear tire was rubbing under subframe slowing the bike down, the rear suspension had collapsed and the crossmember separated from the frame. The shock mount is hanging off the frame. This could have…
Motorcycle frame weld broke/cracked. *tr
Frame weld failure. *tr
Heard of people having problems with frames cracking on the internet and found out that mine is also cracked. It is a motorcycle and the rearend of the bike could come detached if the crack becomes a break. Also have a friend with a crack in the same location. *jb
Http://www.zx14ninja.com/phpbb2/viewforum.php?f=1&sid=39ffbe2405e99cf124eb68e96916beab i was riding and hit a small pot hold and the frame broke, not just a brake but total frame failure. If it had happened in a corner i might not be here toregester this complaint. There are 3 broken frames i know…
Other Kawasaki ZX1400A6F years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 7 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Kawasaki ZX1400A6F?
Owners most often report structure, engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Kawasaki ZX1400A6F?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Kawasaki ZX1400A6F a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ZX1400A6F model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.