2006 Ktm 300 XC-W Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 300 XC-W years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ktm 300 XC-W. That is the most of any 300 XC-W model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (25 complaints, 86%), typically at around 100 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 105 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 29owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Ktm 300 XC-W 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 25 | 86% | 100 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 7% | 100 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% | 150 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 3% | 10 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Ktm 300 XC-W recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Ktm 300 XC-W.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 freeway 150 zc scooter (na). When the contact purchased the vehicle, she noticed that it had minor electrical issues that progressively worsened over time. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. She took the vehicle to the repair shop, but the failure…
2006 ktm 250 xc-w off-road motorcycle gas cap leaks. *jb
2006 ktm 300xc gas cap leaked gasoline on my legs and down side of fuel tank continually. Replaced gas cap 3 times prior to new recall gas cap. New recall gas cap leaked gasoline on my legs very first ride and continues to leak every time the motorcycle is ridden. *tr
I purchased a 2006 ktm 450 xc - the gas cap began to leak approximately 2 months after purchase. I have since purchased 4 gas caps. Each one has cured the leak problem for approximately 2 months. At times the amount of gas that leaks can be significant. *jb
I purchased a new 2006 ktm 400exc june 2006, in october i transported the motorcycle in a trailer to a riding area, when i arrived it was leaking so badly that gasoline was dripping out of the trailer onto the ground, the gas cap was so deformed that it was nearly impossible to take off and on. The…
Other Ktm 300 XC-W years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 300 XC-W | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 29 | 0 |
See all Ktm 300 XC-W problems by year, every Ktm model, or the VIN decoder.
Similar Ktm models
Embed this 2006 Ktm 300 XC-W badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ktm 300 XC-W?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, fuel system, other, electrical system problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 25 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Ktm 300 XC-W?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Ktm 300 XC-W a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 300 XC-W model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.