The frame has cracked at where the motor mount is located,,I understand this is a common issue and needs to be fixed ..it fell over one night ..I don't have photos right now
The worst 2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10r problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body3
- Steering1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Body3
- Steering1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Wheels
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, the front wheel may contain a casting flaw which could result in a wheel failure.
- Risk
- This wheel failure could potentially result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front wheel. The recall began on august 9, 2004. Owners should contact kawasaki at 1‑866‑802‑9381.
Recall number 04V373000 · Recall details
What 2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10r owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kawasaki ninja zx10r motorcycle. The contact stated that there was a very heavy vibration in the handle bars. The contact later noticed that the frame was cracked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they informed the contact that they were not familiar with the failure. No repairs were performed. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to take the motorcycle to a dealer for evaluation. The failure mileage was 32000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kawasaki ninja zx-10r motorcycle. The contact stated that the motorcycle frame developed a crack along the welds. The motorcycle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 18,000.
Dt: the contact noticed the main frame and swing arm cracked three months after purchase. As a result, the rear tire was tilted two degrees to the left. The vehicle is currently being repaired. *ak updated 1/4/2006 -
Consumer was operating subject motorcycle on august 28, 2004, lost control of the motorcycle, hit a curb, and was thrown from the motorcycle. The consumer was thrown into a tree and died upon impact. Recall notification letter (the federal safety agency campaign number 04v-373000) was postmarked (ca) 2 days prior to date of fatality incident; however, recall notification letter was not delivered to new jersey address until after the incident had occurred. Sergeant dennis gorman (nj police department) furnished complaint information. For further additional information, please contact sergeant d. Gorman at 732‑726‑2315. *ak
Problems with transmission shifting gears. *mr it was hard for the consumer to get the vehicle to shift into third or sixth gear. When the vehicle was in motion the consumer found it hard to shift to the third gear and almost got hit by a tractor trailer because he was unable to shift immediately. This was one of several incidents. (kawasaki zx-10r ninja) *sc consumer sold motorcycle due to the problems encountered. *mjj
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Questions about the 2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10r
Is the 2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10r reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10r, 2.0 times a typical Ninja ZX-10r model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10r?
Body and structure, with 3 complaints. Next is steering (1).
How many recalls does the 2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10r have?
1 recall, covering wheels.
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