Kawasaki VN1500 years to avoid
No model year of the Kawasaki VN1500 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Kawasaki VN1500 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Kawasaki VN1500 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 VN1500 problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission3
- Engine3
- Tires2
- Visibility1
- Electrical1
- Brakes1
Kawasaki VN1500 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | - | 1 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 3 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 2 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1999 | - | 2 | Engine | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1998 | - | 1 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 2 | Tires | 2 | 0 | ||
| 1996 | - | 1 | Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 3
Questions about the Kawasaki VN1500
What years of the Kawasaki VN1500 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Kawasaki VN1500 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Kawasaki VN1500?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Kawasaki VN1500?
Transmission, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by engine (3) and tires (2).
How many recalls does the Kawasaki VN1500 have?
3 recalls between 1996 and 2002. The 1997 model year has the most, with 2.
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