1997 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 30, 2020. Updated daily.
Where the 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1997 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1997 vs. every other Vulcan 1500 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 Vulcan 1500 median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
What Vulcan 1500 owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHEN DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE STALLS AND BACKFIRES. OWNER HAS BEEN TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THERE WAS A RECALL AND THAT THE PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER. *AK
OIL LIGHT CAME ON WHILE WARMING MOTORCYCKLE UP, CONTACTED DEALER BY PHONE. DEALER ASKED TYPE MOTORCYCLE YEAR AND MILAGE AFTER BEING TOLD THE INFORMATION I WAS INFORMED KAWASAKI USED A PLASTIC GEAR IN OIL PUMP AND FAILURE HAPPEN AROUND THAT MILEAGE. DEALER CHARGED ME $384 AND TOOK 9WEEKS TO REPAIR.…
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