2001 Kawasaki ZX900 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 5, 2003 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other ZX900 years
Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Kawasaki ZX900. That ranks 2nd out of 3 ZX900 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 7,500 miles. 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 2001 Kawasaki ZX900 problems

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

Power Train2 · ~7,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train2100%7,500——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2002, with 1 complaints
2002: 1200212003: 120031

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2001 Kawasaki ZX900 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Kawasaki ZX900.

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.

The clutch bracket failed without warning. *jb

Power Train · received Jun 5, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10022426

Transmission is kicking into gear at idle. Motor is locking up, and causing back wheel to lock, then the engine shuts off. Driver has been thrown from motorcycle because of problem with transmission.*ak

Power Train · received Feb 28, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8004778

Other Kawasaki ZX900 years

← 2000 ZX900

YearComplaintsRecalls
200120
2000 ZX90040
1999 ZX90010

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Kawasaki ZX900?

Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Kawasaki ZX900?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2001 Kawasaki ZX900 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ZX900 model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.