2000 kawasaki vulcan--1500 tire started to go flat while driving on the ohio turnpike. Driver steered the motorcycle off the road where it threw both passengers. *kb ohio traffic crash report # 10-0580-89
The worst 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When kawasaki vulcan 2000 motorcycle is washed or whenever it rains the horn fails to function and will remain failed up to four days! This is dangerous and it needs to be fixed.
The differential on my driveshaft on kawasaki ,2000, vulcan classic 1500 - e has been making strange noises for some time. Dealership and kawasaki itself stated that some noise from the final drive is normal. I feel it is excessive. Web searches have turned up multiple complaints of similar problems that ultimately LED to oil leaking and other failures. A catastrophic final drive failure could be deadly. Well, currently my bike is following the multitudes of others I have read about, on its way to a failure. Kawasaki and the dealerships do not consider it a problem, but the ease at which common failures of this type can be found on line indicate otherwise.
Consumer stated that while riding at 35 MPH motorcycle hesitated several times, almost stalling, causing the carburetor to backfire, and resulting in an accident. While the above mentioned events was taking place consumer was trying to avoid a pedestrian, and inadvertently crashed into a utility pole. A police report is on file, consumer was rushed to a hospital with injuries to shoulders and a severely bruised chest. Vehicle was totaled.
When traveling engine overheats at fifteen miles. Dealership is aware of problem.
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Questions about the 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan
Is the 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan, 1.7 times a typical Vulcan model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan have?
No recalls on record.
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