no report yet
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. THE OPERATOR COULD RUN OUT OF FUEL WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE OPERATOR TO BECOME DISTRACTED, OR TO SLOW UNEXPECTEDLY IN TRAFFIC, CREATING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2000 Kawasaki NinjaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2000 Kawasaki Ninja, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 27, 2002. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2000 Kawasaki Ninja has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Fuel system, gasoline
2Engine and engine cooling
1Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
1Suspension
1Tires
1Electrical system
1Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
1Exterior lighting
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2000 Kawasaki Ninja 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.
no report yet
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
no report yet
Power train: clutch assembly
Risk. THIS SUDDEN NON-ENGAGEMENT OF THE CLUTCH COULD CAUSE THE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
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
2000 vs. every other Ninja 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 median. How we score
'95'96'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'14'18'19'20'21
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Ninja owners report
Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
RECALLS 00 V 384 00/FUEL GAUGE AND 00 V 365 000/VENT LEAKAGE: DEALER, METRO MOTORS SPORT, GLENDALE, AZ; PHONE# 602/843-5000 WILL NOT HONOR RECALLS, NOT UNTIL TANK STARTS TO LEAK. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.
WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 35-30 MPH MOTORCYCLE STALLED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, FORCING OCCUPANT OFF MOTORCYCLE. ALSO RECALL 00V384000 DUE TO INCORRECT FUEL READING. PROBLEM AND DAMAGE TO MOTORCYCLE WAS DUE TO RECALL DEFECT. *AK
Own a 2000 Ninja?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.