Kawasaki Ninja years to avoid
No model year of the Kawasaki Ninja stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Kawasaki Ninja years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Kawasaki Ninja complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Kawasaki Ninja problems
All model years combined.
- Engine10
- Transmission7
- Fuel system6
- Body6
- Suspension4
- Electrical4
- Acceleration3
- Steering2
- Lights2
- Brakes2
- Wheels1
- Tires1
Kawasaki Ninja problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | - | 1 | Suspension | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | - | 1 | Transmission | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2018 | - | 2 | Transmission | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2014 | - | 1 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | - | 1 | Body | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | - | 7 | Fuel system | 1,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2003 | - | 5 | Engine | 1 | 2 | ||
| 2002 | - | 3 | Body | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2001 | - | 7 | Transmission | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 8 | Engine | 3 | 2 | ||
| 1999 | - | 2 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 2 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1996 | - | 2 | Engine | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 8
Questions about the Kawasaki Ninja
What years of the Kawasaki Ninja should you avoid?
No single model year of the Kawasaki Ninja has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Kawasaki Ninja?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Kawasaki Ninja?
Engine, with 10 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (7) and fuel system (6).
How many recalls does the Kawasaki Ninja have?
8 recalls between 1996 and 2021. The 2000 model year has the most, with 3.
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