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Kawasaki Vulcan 900 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 since 2008, and 1 recall has been issued. The 2008 model year has 3 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and fuel system problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
11
Recalls
1
Worst year
2008
Model years
2008-2023

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 years to avoid

No model year of the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Kawasaki Vulcan 900 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20082009201020152017202020212023

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Kawasaki Vulcan 900 problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    3
  • Engine
    3
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2023-1Transmission00
2021-1Wheels00
2020-1Transmission00
2017-1Engine00
2015-1Engine01
2010-1Fuel system00
2009-2Acceleration01
2008-3Electrical00

Recalls 1

See all 1 recalls for the Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Questions about the Kawasaki Vulcan 900

What years of the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Kawasaki Vulcan 900?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Kawasaki Vulcan 900?

Transmission, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by engine (3) and fuel system (2).

How many recalls does the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 have?

1 recall between 2008 and 2023. The 2011 model year has the most, with 1.

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