2005 Ktm 950 Adventure Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 950 Adventure years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Ktm 950 Adventure. That is the most of any 950 Adventure model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 25,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Ktm 950 Adventure 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 100% | 25,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Ktm 950 Adventure recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: On certain 950 motorcycles, the rear brake may feel spongy or soft when applying the brake. This could lead to improper rear braking.
Risk: Improper rear braking could result in a crash.
Fix: Ktm dealers will replace the rear brake system components. The recall began on march 1, 2007. Owners may contact ktm at 1-440-985-3553.
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 2005 ktm 950 adventure. While driving at night at approximately 25 mph the windscreen reflects a glare and makes it difficult to see. There was an optical distortion midway of the windscreen. The motorcycle windsreen was also replaced by the contact. The failure mileage was…
Other Ktm 950 Adventure years
← 2004 950 Adventure · 2006 950 Adventure →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 950 Adventure | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 950 Adventure | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ktm 950 Adventure?
Owners most often report equipment problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Ktm 950 Adventure?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Ktm 950 Adventure a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 950 Adventure model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.