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1996–2001 · 4 model years

Kawasaki Vulcan Classic recalls & problems by year

2 recalls and 15 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints19976 complaints
Most recalls19971 recall
Crashes reported0in owner complaints
Injuries reported00 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
023561996: 2 complaints, 1 recalls1997: 6 complaints, 1 recalls1998: 4 complaints, 0 recalls2001: 3 complaints, 0 recalls1996199719982001
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2001 Vulcan Classic——030000
1998 Vulcan Classic——040000
1997 Vulcan Classic——160000
1996 Vulcan Classic——120000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Power train5
  • Engine and engine cooling4
  • Fuel system, gasoline3
  • Equipment1
  • Vehicle speed control1
  • Service brakes, hydraulic1
  • Unknown or other1