2006 Kawasaki ZX14A6F Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 30, 2012 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other ZX14A6F years
Not enough data
NHTSA crash rating
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Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Kawasaki ZX14A6F. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2006 Kawasaki ZX14A6F problems

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

Structure1
Suspension1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure1100%———
Suspension1100%———

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

2006 Kawasaki ZX14A6F recalls (1)

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StructureMay 16, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V222000 · 9,746 vehicles

Problem: Kawasaki is recalling certain my 2006-2007 'ninja' zx14 motorcycles. The rear suspension can collapse when a crossmember separates from the frame.

Risk: Failure of the frame could result in the rear of the motorcycle collapsing creating the possibility of a crash resulting in injury or death.

Fix: Dealers will check the torque of the engine mount adjusting collars and inspect and possibly replace the frame if necessary. The recall began on june 2, 2008. Owners may 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.

As i was riding in to the harvey tunnel and heard a crack type noise then all a sudden smoke appeared every where. The rear tire was rubbing under the subframe, slowing the bike down. I was able to drag the bike off the road. Look under the motorcycle and the rear suspension had collapsed and the…

Structure · received Oct 30, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10482644

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YearComplaintsRecalls
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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Kawasaki ZX14A6F?

Owners most often report structure, suspension problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Kawasaki ZX14A6F?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2006 Kawasaki ZX14A6F a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ZX14A6F model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.