Model year record
1997 Kawasaki Kawasaki recalls & problems
The 1997 Kawasaki Kawasaki has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 6 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1997 Kawasaki Kawasaki.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| SuspensionFront; Front › Wheel bearing | 2 | — |
| Power trainDriveline › Differential unit | 1 | — |
| Unknown or other | 1 | — |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingEngine | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
BALANCER IDLER LEVER FAILURE. FOUND IT BROKEN IN MY ENGINE WHILE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE. THIS WOULD LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE AND A POSSIBLE LOST OF VEHICLE CONTROL IF LEFT UNCHECKED. I HAVE SINCE REPLACED WITH HIGHER QUALITY COMPONENT. *JB
- Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW OF FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS EXPERIENCED FAILURE. *YC
- Vehicle speed control
WHILE IN SECOND GEAR AND HAND ON THE BRAKE THE MOTORCYCLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE TO A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED. *AK
- Suspension › Front
THE VIBRATION FROM THE MOTORCYCLE RATTLED THE BOLTS LOOSE THAT HOLD THE SPEEDOMETER/ODMETER, AND THE MADE CABLE MOVE FREELY. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. MODEL- KL250-D14. *AK
- Unknown or other
WHEN MOTORCYCLE IS RUNNING AND ON IT'S SIDE STAND (KICKSTAND), THE VIBRATION CAUSES IT TO FALL OVER ON ITS SIDE.
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
REAR PINION AND RING GEAR FAILURE. .
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.