2001 Kawasaki VN1500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 14, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 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
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.

0 recalls

2001 Kawasaki VN1500 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other VN1500 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 median. How we score

'96'97'98'99'00'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What VN1500 owners report

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

PRESTIGE MOTOR SPORT, 4011 FOREST PARK, ST. LOUIS, MO 63108 [PHONE]. VULCAN, 1500, 2001 OR KAWASAKI, 1500, 2001. CHARGES FOR RECALL REPAIRS BY MANUFACTURER THROUGH THE DEALER. REALL # MC 0203 051502.*AK
Complaint 10034249 · Aug 20, 2003

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