2003 Kawasaki Nomad FLProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2003 Kawasaki Nomad FL, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 6, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Kawasaki Nomad FL 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
Engine and engine cooling11
Visibility10

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

1 recall

2003 Kawasaki Nomad FL 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

2003 vs. every other Nomad FL 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 Nomad FL median. How we score

'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Nomad FL owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KAWASAKI NOMAD FL. THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER RECALL FOR THE ENGINE ROCKER ARM COVER THAT WAS LEAKING OIL. THE DEALER TOOK THE ENGINE APART IN ORDER TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. AFTER THE REPAIR WAS MADE, THE ENGINE HAD LOOSE BOLTS AND A DISCONNECTED RADIATOR HOSE. THE RADIATOR…
Complaint 10217136 · Feb 6, 2008 · 24,000 miles

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