Model year record
1999 Kawasaki KLR650 recalls & problems
The 1999 Kawasaki KLR650 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 7 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (7 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1999 Kawasaki KLR650.
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* |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline; Engine | 7 | 19,400 mi |
*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
THE 1986-2007 KAWASAKI KLR650 MOTORCYCLE'S TENSIONING SYSTEM FOR THE ENGINE BALANCER SHAFT DRIVE CHAIN IS UNRELIABLE, AND A FAILURE COULD LEAD TO SUDDEN ENGINE LOCK-UP AND LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR FATALITY. THE MOST TROUBLESOME PARTS OF THE BALANCER DRIVE ADJUSTING SYSTEM ARE THE IDLER SHAFT LEVER, P/N 13168-1436 AND THE SPRING, 92144-1860. THE BALANCER ADJUSTER IDLER RIDES ON AN ECCENTRIC SHAFT P/N 39115-1077, AND WHEN THE SHAFT ROTATES IT CHANGES HOW THE TENSION IDLER RELATES TO THE BALANCER CHAIN, ALLOWING THE CHAIN TO BE TENSIONED. THE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR ADJUSTMENT IS FOR THE USER TO LOOSEN A SCREW THAT HOLDS THE IDLER SHAFT LEVER, ALLOW THE…
- Engine and engine cooling
1999 KAWASAKI KLR650 MOTORCYCLE BALANCER ADJUSTER FAILURE >ENGINE LOCKUP & LOSS OF CONTROL . PARTS & LABOR TO REPAIR $1211.81 REPAIR DATE INVOICE DATE 5/24/05 INVOICE#99079450 HILLSIDE MOTORSPORTS RT14 WHITE RIVER JCT , VT 05001 MAYBE SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO SUDDEN ENGINE LOCK UP, BIKES NEED RECALL FOR IMPROVED BALANCER,TENSIONER ASSY. *JB
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOHICKEY CRACKED ON THE MOTORCYCLE. THE DOOHICKEY IS AN IDLER SHAFT LEVER WHICH PUTS TENSION ON THE CHAIN INSIDE THE ENGINE. THERE WERE NO WARNING OR INDICATORS OF A PROBLEM. THIS WAS DISCOVERED BY THE CONTACT WHEN DOING ROUTINE SERVICE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED. *AK UPDATED 1/25/2006. *NM
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
WITH LESS THAN 3,000 MILES ON MY 1999 KAWASAKI KLR 650, DURING A ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, A FAILED LEVER, IDLER SHAFT AND SPRING WAS DISCOVERED AND REPLACED WITH AN AFTER-MARKET PRODUCT. DURING THIS SAME MAINTENANCE ACTIVITY, TWO OTHER KLR 650'S WERE FOUND TO HAVE SUFFERED THE SAME FAILURE.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
BALANCER CHAIN BROKE CAUSING ENGINE TO LOCK UP AND LOCK UP THE REAR WHEEL
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
I WAS RIDING ALONG IN TRAFFIC WHEN THE MOTOR SIZED UP LOCKING THE REAR WHEEL ALMOST GETTING ME KILLED FROM THE TRUCK BEHIND ME. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPEND. IN 1993 I BOUGHT A NEW KLR650 AND RODE IT TILL 1999 WHEN THE MOTOR LOCKED UP ONE DAY WHEN COMMING HOME FROM WORK. IT COST ME $200.00 TOHAVE MY DEALER TELL ME THAT SOMETHING BROKE IN THE MOTOR AND WOULD COST ME ANOTHER $2000.00 TO FIX. SO I SOLD IT FOR PARTS. IT HAD 36000.MILES ON IT AND WENT OUT AND BOUGTT A LOW MILAGE 99. KNOW IT HAPPEND AGAIN I CONTACTED KAWASAKI THEY TOLD ME TO BRING IT TO MY DEALER AND LED ME TO BELIVE THEY WOULD PAY PART IF NOT ALL REPAIRS.BUT THAT IS NOT THE CASE. I NOW HAVE TO PAY FOR MY DEALERS TIME @…
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
IN 1993 I BOUGHT A NEW SKAWASAKI KLR650IT WAS ALWAYS MAINTAIND AS PER FACTORY SPEC. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.