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2004 Kawasaki VN1500-E7Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2004 Kawasaki VN1500-E7, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints32 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 9, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Kawasaki VN1500-E7 has problems

3 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, hydraulic10
Tires11

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

2 recalls

2004 Kawasaki VN1500-E7 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

Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system

Recall 03V-255 · Jul 24, 2003 · 405 vehicles

Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

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

2004 vs. every other VN1500-E7 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 VN1500-E7 median. How we score

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

What VN1500-E7 owners report

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

2004 BMW MOTORCYCLE R1150GS INTEGRAL BRAKE FAILURE TWICE IN ONE MONTH/500 MILES NO REAR BRAKE UNSTABLE FRONT BRAKE. I DON'T KNOW WHO DESIGNED THIS FORM BUT UNDER VEHICLE INFORMATION BMW OR MOST OTHER MAKES ARE NOT LISTED SO I JUST PICKED, COULD NOT ENTER ONE OR SKIP IT, AT RANDOM KINDA STUPID.*AK
Complaint 10029313 · Jul 27, 2003 · 520 miles

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