Tl*the contact owns a 1996 kawasaki vulcan. The contact stated that his vehicle is experiencing major defects and is a big safety hazard. He believes a recall should be issued relating to the fuel system. The failure and current mileages were 21,000.
The worst 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical2
- Engine2
- Fuel system2
- Visibility2
- Brakes1
Problems by type
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- Electrical2
- Engine2
- Fuel system2
- Visibility2
- Brakes1
- Tires1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
1996 kawasaki vulcan rear tire tread separated. *ts the tread separation caused damage to the rear brake light and caused the license plate and holder to be torn off.
Rear view mirrors do not adjust outward .as installed they are too close to center .in order to see behind you you must lean to the opposite side to clear the field of view.I weigh 260 and have wide shoulders which complicates the matter.
When coming to a stop the back brakes don't engage. The dealer will inspect the motorcycle.
Inner weld on inner pipes (exhaust pipe) broke, causing noise and exhaust leak.
The gas tank builds up pressure and dumps the gas out of the tank onto the ground.
Owner received recall notice in february, contacted dealer and was told they had to order parts, dealer still has not received parts from manufacturer. Recall#97v007000.
The side mirror came off.
Oil seat/ring failure, causing oil to run out onto rims/tires, posing risk of accident.
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Questions about the 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan
Is the 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan reliable?
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan, 3.0 times a typical Vulcan model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is engine (2).
How many recalls does the 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan have?
No recalls on record.
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