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2001 Kawasaki ZX1000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2001 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 complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 22, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Kawasaki ZX1000 has problems

2 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
Power train10

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

0 recalls

2001 Kawasaki ZX1000 recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

2001 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.

WHILE SERVICING THE MOTOCYCLE, CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE GEAR CASE WAS LUBRICATED WITH OIL, HOWEVER THE GEAR OUTPUT SPLINES IN THE DIFFERENTIAL AND WHEEL HUB WERE BARELY GREASED AND SHOWING SIGNS OF HIGH SPEED CORROSION, THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE MANUFACTURER FAILED TO PROPERLY LUBE THESE…
Complaint 564477 · Feb 27, 2002

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