Kawasaki Vulcan years to avoid
No model year of the Kawasaki Vulcan stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Kawasaki Vulcan years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Kawasaki Vulcan 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 Vulcan problems
All model years combined.
- Engine20
- Fuel system13
- Transmission11
- Electrical6
- Tires3
- Brakes3
- Visibility2
- Suspension2
- Lights2
- Wheels1
- Steering1
Kawasaki Vulcan problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | - | 5 | Engine | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2006 | - | 3 | Fuel system | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | - | 6 | Fuel system | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | - | 1 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | - | 8 | Transmission | 15,737 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2002 | - | 3 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 3 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 5 | Electrical | 0 | 2 | ||
| 1999 | - | 8 | Engine | 0 | 2 | ||
| 1998 | - | 2 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 7 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1996 | - | 9 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 2 | Fuel system | 1 | 1 |
Recalls 4
Questions about the Kawasaki Vulcan
What years of the Kawasaki Vulcan should you avoid?
No single model year of the Kawasaki Vulcan has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Kawasaki Vulcan?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Kawasaki Vulcan?
Engine, with 20 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (13) and transmission (11).
How many recalls does the Kawasaki Vulcan have?
4 recalls between 1995 and 2009. The 2010 model year has the most, with 1.
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