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2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 42 owner complaints about the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints423 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 24, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 has problems

42 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
Engine371
Power train140
Fuel/propulsion system120
Electrical system30
Steering20
Vehicle speed control10
Service brakes11
Tires10

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

1 recall

2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 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.

Mileage at failure

When do engine problems start?

0kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 34 engine complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
34under 30k miles34under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2013 vs. every other Ninja 300 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 Ninja 300 median. How we score

'13'14'15
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Motorcycle stallingPE13023 · closed Sep 20, 2013
    Led to recall 13V-328
In owners' words

What Ninja 300 owners report

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

CONNECTING ROD BOLTS BACK OUT AROUND 6000 MILES ON A LOT OF BIKES INCLUDING MINE STARTS WITH KNOCKING NOISE LET ME KNOW WHAT TO DO
Complaint 11384841 · Dec 24, 2020 · 5,500 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KAWASAKI NINJA 300 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE…
Complaint 10536049 · Aug 19, 2013 · 2,050 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KAWASAKI NINJA 300 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO DOWN SHIFT BUT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER…
Complaint 10534559 · Aug 9, 2013 · 20 miles

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