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2012 Kawasaki EX250JCFProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2012 Kawasaki EX250JCF, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage7kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 13, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Kawasaki EX250JCF has problems

2 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
Electrical system10
Engine and engine cooling10
Power train10

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

1 recall

2012 Kawasaki EX250JCF 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.

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Structure

Recall 12V-081 · Mar 1, 2012 · 793 vehicles

Risk. IF THE FOOT PEG DETACHES, IT COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD FOR OTHER VEHICLE TRAFFIC AND POSSIBLY DISTRACT THE RIDER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2012 vs. every other EX250JCF 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 EX250JCF median. How we score

'12
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What EX250JCF owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE HORN AFTER ABOUT 6000 HAD VIBRATED A HOLE IN THE RADIATOR CAUSING A LEAK THE DEALER AND KAWASAKI SAID IT WAS FROM LAYING THE BIKE DOWN THE BIKE HAS NEVER BEEN LAID DOWN KAWASAKI AND DEALER REFUSE TO REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY I COULD HAVE BEEN BURNED. *TR
Complaint 10588005 · May 13, 2014 · 6,504 miles

Own a 2012 EX250JCF?

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