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2004 Kawasaki VN800-A10Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2004 Kawasaki VN800-A10, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 31, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Kawasaki VN800-A10 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
Fuel system, gasoline10
Vehicle speed control10

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

1 recall

2004 Kawasaki VN800-A10 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

2004 vs. every other VN800-A10 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 VN800-A10 median. How we score

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

What VN800-A10 owners report

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

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO DO SO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE GAS CAP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO…
Complaint 10091482 · Sep 7, 2004 · 100 miles

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