2011 Kawasaki ZX600 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 24, 2012 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other ZX600 years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Kawasaki ZX600. That is the most of any ZX600 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 102 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. 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 2011 Kawasaki ZX600 problems

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

Steering1 · ~102 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Steering150%102——
Vehicle Speed Control150%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2011, with 1 complaints
2011: 1201112012: 120121

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2011 Kawasaki ZX600 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Kawasaki ZX600.

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.

Attorney writes to request information concerning defects or recalls on 2011 kawasaki ninja zx600 motorcycles *tgw the consumer stated his client went around a curve, after crossing a speed bump and when he shifted from first to second gear, the motorcycle revved to full throttle and he crashed…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Jul 24, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10467466

During a low speed (left) u-turn, handle bar on right side (throttle) snapped at clamp causing acceleration and crash. *tr

Steering · received Dec 27, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10441277

Other Kawasaki ZX600 years

← 1999 ZX600 · 2012 ZX600 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2012 ZX60010
201120
1999 ZX60010
1995 ZX60020

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Kawasaki ZX600?

Owners most often report steering, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Kawasaki ZX600?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2011 Kawasaki ZX600 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ZX600 model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.