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2008 Kawasaki Concours 14Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 27 owner complaints about the 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints272 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage4kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 20, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 has problems

27 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic61
Service brakes50
Latches/locks/linkages50
Structure41
Equipment31
Equipment adaptive/mobility20
Suspension20
Tires10
Engine and engine cooling10
5 other systems50

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kawasaki.

Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other Concours 14 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Concours 14 median. How we score

'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'16'17'21
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Concours 14 owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WOULD VIOLENTLY SHAKE WHEN THE FRONT BRAKE WAS ENGAGED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE FRONT BRAKES WERE ENGAGED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS…
Complaint 10399981 · May 11, 2011 · 1,000 miles
FRONT DISC ROTORS WARPED AS A RESULT OF RIDING THROUGH WATER DURING STORM. CARE WAS BEING USED DUE TO CONDITIONS SO SPEED AND BRAKING EFFORT WAS LOW. ROTOR WARPING CAUSED HEAVY PULSING DURING BRAKING REDUCING DIRECTIONAL STABILITY AND INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE. ODOMETER ONLY READ 8000 MILES.…
Complaint 10290045 · Oct 27, 2009 · 8,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARP DURING APPLICATION, THUS REDUCING BREAKING CAPABILITY. BRAKE FAILURE CAN CAUSE AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCES, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF VEHICLE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE…
Complaint 10282784 · Sep 3, 2009 · 12,000 miles

Own a 2008 Concours 14?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.