Kawasaki ZX600 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 20, 2015 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 6 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Kawasaki ZX600, across 4 model years (1995–2012). The 2011 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.

Peak: 1995, with 2 complaints
1995: 2199521999: 1199912011: 2201122012: 120121

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Kawasaki ZX600 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No ZX600 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2011 ZX600: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 1995 ZX600: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2012 ZX600: 1 complaint, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Kawasaki ZX600 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Engine and Engine Cooling220
Steering221
Electrical System110
Vehicle Speed Control111

All Kawasaki ZX600 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2012 ZX60010—Electrical System
2011 ZX60020—Steering
1999 ZX60010—Engine and Engine Cooling
1995 ZX60020—Engine and Engine Cooling

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Frequently asked questions

Which Kawasaki ZX600 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2011 (2), 1995 (2), 2012 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Kawasaki ZX600?

Engine and Engine Cooling, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Kawasaki ZX600 have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.