Kawasaki years to avoid
For every Kawasaki model, the model years with more than twice that model's typical number of owner complaints, and the years with the fewest. Based on 1,170 owner complaints.
The worst Kawasaki model years
Years to avoid from the last 20 model years, with the most owner complaints. The last column shows how far each year is above a typical year of the same Kawasaki model.
| Car | Complaints | vs typical year | Main problem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Kawasaki KLR650 | 116 | 19.3x | Lights |
Kawasaki models: years to avoid and best years
Amber: more than twice the typical complaints for that model. Green: the years with the fewest complaints among years with enough cars on the road.
| Model | Years to avoid | Best years |
|---|---|---|
| KLR650 | 2008 |
Questions about the Kawasaki years to avoid
What Kawasaki years should you avoid?
The Kawasaki model years with the most owner complaints, each well above a typical year of the same model, are the 2008 KLR650 (19.3 times typical, mostly lights).
What is the most common problem with Kawasaki vehicles?
Across all models, most Kawasaki owner complaints are about engine, transmission and fuel system.
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