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2004 Kawasaki VN2000 A1Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2004 Kawasaki VN2000 A1, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage23kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 2, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Kawasaki VN2000 A1 has problems

4 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 cooling30
Power train10

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

1 recall

2004 Kawasaki VN2000 A1 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

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 04V-367 · Jul 30, 2004 · 3,019 vehicles

Risk. CONTINUED USE OF THE MOTORCYCLE WITH THE BRAKE HOSE TRAPPED IN THIS POSITION COULD CAUSE A BRAKE FLUID LEAK CREATING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH RESULTING IN…

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 VN2000 A1 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 VN2000 A1 median. How we score

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

What VN2000 A1 owners report

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

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD OIL ISSUES CAUSED BY POOR DESIGN SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2004. THE MANUAL CALLS FOR 4.5 QTS BUT IT TAKES 6QTS TO REACH PROPER LEVEL THE DIP STICK. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER OIL LEVEL. HAVE HAD TOP END NOISE, IGNORED BY DEALER, SINCE NEW. AT 42K MILES THE HYDRAULIC…
Complaint 10229636 · Jun 2, 2008 · 44,000 miles
2004 KAWASAKI KLR 650A BROKEN TENSIONER SPRING. FAILURE FOUND AT 1700 MILE INSPECTION OF SUSPECTED BALANCER LEVER MECHANISM. NO ENGINE FAILURE OCCURRED. NEW AFTER MARKET UPGRADED PARTS AND TOOLS WERE PURCHASED AND REPAIRS WERE MADE.(BROKEN TENSIONER SPRING IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION). *NM
Complaint 10130540 · Jul 29, 2005 · 1,700 miles
DT : CONTACT STATES: MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP A TOTAL OF 5 TIMES. AT FIRST IT WAS MAKING A RATTLING NOISE AND THEY TRIED TO FIX IT WOULD START RATTLING AGAIN. THE FRONT PULLEY QUIT WORKING. AT A CORNER OR A CURVE, AND THE PULLEY GOES OUT COULD HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Complaint 10125780 · Jun 20, 2005

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