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2008 Kawasaki VN900B8fProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Kawasaki VN900B8f, 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 complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 7, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Kawasaki VN900B8f has problems

1 complaint 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

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

1 recall

2008 Kawasaki VN900B8f 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

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 08V-114 · Mar 11, 2008 · 31,789 vehicles

Risk. CONTINUED USE OF THE MOTORCYCLE CAN RESULT IN THE FUEL HOSE COMING OFF, CREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF A FUEL LEAK WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

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

2008 vs. every other VN900B8f 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 VN900B8f median. How we score

'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What VN900B8f owners report

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

HOT AIR FROM BELOW SEAT AREA OF ENGINE OR RADIATOR BURNED AND BLISTERED MY LEGS (ABOVE KNEE CREASE AND BELOW KNEE CREASE ON BACK OF LEGS, I HAVE PICTURES OF BURNS). *TR
Complaint 10233362 · Jul 7, 2008 · 900 miles

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