While traveling on the highway the motorcycle overheat and leaks oil. Please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
The worst 2000 Kawasaki Ninja problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine2
- Fuel system2
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
Problems by type
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- Engine2
- Fuel system2
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Lights1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
Recalls 3
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel gauge and low fuel warning system may not provide accurate indication of low fuel levels.
- Risk
- The operator could run out of fuel without warning, causing the operator to become distracted, or to slow unexpectedly in traffic, creating the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel gauge sending components.
Recall number 00V384000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. A leaking vent pipe in the fuel tank can allow fuel to drain onto the ground.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will insert a supporting brace into the tank to dampen any effects of vibration on the vent pipe.
Recall number 00V365000 · Recall details
Power train: clutch assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. The back torque limiter in the clutch could malfunction and allow the clutch to slip excessively, or not re-engage after a shift.
- Risk
- This sudden non-engagement of the clutch could cause the rider to lose control of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace certain parts of the clutch.
Recall number 99V337000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Kawasaki Ninja 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2000 Kawasaki Ninja owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
After driving motorcycle for 5-10 minutes it stalls out and will not restart right away. Motorcycle at dealer. Feel free to provide any further information.
Tire valve lock nuts were cracking. Also, some of signal lights stopped working. Please provide any further infomation.
Recalls 00 v 384 00/fuel gauge and 00 v 365 000/vent leakage: dealer, metro motors sport, glendale, az; phone# 602/843-5000 will not honor recalls, not until tank starts to leak. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter .
When driving on highway at 35-30 MPH motorcycle stalled without prior warning, forcing occupant off motorcycle. Also recall 00v384000 due to incorrect fuel reading. Problem and damage to motorcycle was due to recall defect.
While driving motorcycle in first gear it was changing into second gear when motorcycle suddenly accelerated at a high rate of speed, as high as 90 MPH, causing driver to crash into a fence, and resulting in injuries to driver. Consumer has contacted dealer. *ak the dealer has done all the necessary repair.
While traveling a screw on the chain slider came loose, causing chain slider to be caught between the chain and the front spocket which resulted in rear tires locking up. No injury was received. Dealer notified, and accepted no responsibility. Feel free to provide any further details.
While traveling at highway speed at 45-50 MPH commenced to apply brakes and they released, causing brakes to lock up. Driver was thrown off, and sustained head and knee injuries. Driver / manufacturer were not contacted at this time.
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Questions about the 2000 Kawasaki Ninja
Is the 2000 Kawasaki Ninja reliable?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2000 Kawasaki Ninja, 4.0 times a typical Ninja model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Kawasaki Ninja?
Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints. Next is fuel system (2).
How many recalls does the 2000 Kawasaki Ninja have?
3 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline and power train.
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