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2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 1, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 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
Power train10

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

1 recall

2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 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 Vulcan 2000 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 2000 median. How we score

'04'07'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Vulcan 2000 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DT: CONTACT STATES WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE THE FRONT DRIVELINE PULLEY STRIPPED. THE PULLEY HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. THE MOTORCYCLE IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY.*AK
Complaint 10123852 · Jun 1, 2005

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