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1986 Kawasaki ZX1000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1986 Kawasaki ZX1000, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 19, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1986 Kawasaki ZX1000 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.

0 recalls

1986 Kawasaki ZX1000 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1986 vs. every other ZX1000 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 median. How we score

'86'88'89'90'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What ZX1000 owners report

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

CLUTCH FAILS TO ENGAGE, OR ONLY PARTIALLY ENGAGES, WHEN TRYING TO START UP OR ACCELERATE WHILE MOVING. 1999 & 2000 MODELS OF THIS MOTORCYCLE ARE NOW BEING RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT THIS PROBLEM ALSO EXISTS IN 1996 AND OTHER YEAR MODELS AND ARE NOT BEING RECALLED. THIS IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE…
Complaint 717558 · Jan 19, 2000

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