The 2001 Kawasaki Ninja has 1 safety recall and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (4 complaints).
Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints7filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths11 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
NHTSA recall 02V324000 · Dec 6, 2002 · 9,787 vehicles
Problem: ON CERTAIN 2000 ZX1200-A1/A1-L, 2001 ZX1200-A2/A2-L, AND 2002-2003 ZX1200-B1/B1-L MOTORCYCLES, OIL LEAKING FROM THE ALTERNATOR LEAD ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR CAN BE DEPOSITED ONTO THE REAR TIRE.
Risk: THIS CAN CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A LOSS OF TRACTION FOR BRAKING OR CORNERING, AND CAN LEAD TO A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL SEAL THE ALTERNATOR LEAD WIRES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN BEGIN DECEMBER 16, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-949-770-0400.
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
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Power train
4
0
0
0
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Steering
1
0
0
11
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Vehicle speed control
1
0
0
0
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Suspension Front › Shock absorber
1
0
0
0
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Electrical system Alternator/generator/regulator
1
0
0
0
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Structure Frame and members
1
0
0
0
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*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Oct 3, 2004Structure › Frame and members A HAIR LINE CRACK (LATERALLY) ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRAME OF MY 2001 KAWASAKI ZX9R. CONCERNED BECAUSE OF SAFETY ISSUE, POSSIBLY CAN CAUSE FRAME FAILURE AND ACCIDENT.*AK
Jul 15, 2003 · 8,000 milesElectrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator OIL LEAKING OUT OF THE TAIL SECTION OF MY MOTORCYCLE (2001 KAWASAKI ZX-12R) CORRECTED BY DEALER. CONTINUED OIL IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HAS CAUSED OVERHEATING AND MELTING OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR. THERE IS A HOLE BURNT THROUGH THE CONNECTOR. *AK
May 12, 2002Suspension › Front › Shock absorber THE MOTORCYCLE LEAKED OIL OUT OF THE SHOCKS.*JB
Jan 1, 2002Vehicle speed control LEFT SIDE SHIFTER PEG BRACKET BROKE WHILE BACKING MOTORCYCLE OUT OF DRIVEWAY, MOTORCYCLE WAS TOTALED, DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Oct 3, 2001Power train CONSUMER STATES THE SPEEDOMETER IS OFF APPROXIMATELY 10%, THIS CAUSES CONSUMER NOT TO KNOW THE ACTUAL SPEED THAT IS BEING DRIVEN, AND THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT WILLING TO HELP.*YH
Sep 12, 2001Power train THE SPEEDOMETER IS INACCURATE UP TO ABOUT 10% AT 70 MPH, CONSUMER STATES THIS CAUSES HIM NOT TO KNOW THE ACTUAL SPEED, ALSO THE ODOMETER IS ACCRUING MILES ON THE MOTORCYCLE THAT ARE NOT ACTUALLY BEING DRIVEN.*JB
Aug 23, 2001 · 11 injuriesSteering HANDLEBARD WOULD NOT STRAITEN OUT, CAUSING ME TO LAY THE BIKE DOWN, DAMAGING THE GAS TANK, HANDLEBARS. NOTICED THE DISCONNECTED SPEEDOMETER CABLE AND SCRATCH EVIDENCE OF WHERE IT SNAGGED THE STEERING FORK.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.