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2004 Kawasaki ZX1000-C1Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2004 Kawasaki ZX1000-C1, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints52 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kWheels, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 3, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Kawasaki ZX1000-C1 has problems

5 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
Wheels42
Engine and engine cooling10

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

1 recall

2004 Kawasaki ZX1000-C1 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 ZX1000-C1 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 ZX1000-C1 median. How we score

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

What ZX1000-C1 owners report

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

THE CONSUMER'S SON WAS DRIVING A MOTORCYCLE WHEN HE LOST CONTROL AND STRUCK THE CURB. HE WAS THROWN FROM THE MOTORCYCLE AND STRUCK HIS HEAD ON THE CONCRETE AND WAS KILLED INSTANTLY. THE CONSUMER DID NOT KNOW IF NHTSA RECALL 04V373000: REPAIRS ON THE FRONT WHEEL WAS PERFORMED. THE CONSUMER WILL…
Complaint 10103361 · Aug 3, 2005
I WAS TRAVELING AROUND 40 TO 50 MPH WHEN THE FRONT WHEEL OF MY MOTORCYCLE SEEMED TO JUST GIVE WAY AND SHHOOT ME AND THE BIKE INTO A CURB THEREFORE HIGHSIDEING ME. THE ONLY INJURY I HAD WAS TO MY LEFT AND RIGHT ANKLES. 3 WEEKS AFTER THE ACCIDENT I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE NOT TO RIDE MY MOTORCYCLE…
Complaint 10096064 · Oct 19, 2004 · 3,045 miles
A RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED ON THE FRONT WHEEL REPLACEMENT. DEALER COULD NOT DO REPAIRS SINCE NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE.*AK
Complaint 10092818 · Sep 20, 2004 · 2,000 miles

Own a 2004 ZX1000-C1?

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