Kawasaki Ninja 500 years to avoid
No model year of the Kawasaki Ninja 500 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Kawasaki Ninja 500 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Kawasaki Ninja 500 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 500 problems
All model years combined.
- Wheels1
- Brakes1
Kawasaki Ninja 500 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 1 | Wheels | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2024 | - | 1 | Brakes | 1 | 1 |
Recalls 1
Questions about the Kawasaki Ninja 500
What years of the Kawasaki Ninja 500 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Kawasaki Ninja 500 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Kawasaki Ninja 500?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Kawasaki Ninja 500?
Wheels, with 1 complaints.
How many recalls does the Kawasaki Ninja 500 have?
1 recall between 2024 and 2026. The 2024 model year has the most, with 1.
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