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2006 Kawasaki ZX1000D6fProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2006 Kawasaki ZX1000D6f, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints22 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 25, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Kawasaki ZX1000D6f 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
Structure21

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

1 recall

2006 Kawasaki ZX1000D6f 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

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 06V-130 · Apr 24, 2006 · 6,746 vehicles

Risk. IF THE BOLT LOOSENS AND BACKS OUT COMPLETELY, THE STEERING DAMPER COULD INHIBIT FREE MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

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

2006 vs. every other ZX1000D6f 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 ZX1000D6f median. How we score

'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What ZX1000D6f owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KAWASAKI ZX1000D6F. WHILE DECONSTRUCTING THE BIKE TO MAKE OTHER REPAIRS, THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE FRAME WAS FRACTURED ALONG THE FACTORY WELDING UNDERNEATH THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE. THE BIKE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE…
Complaint 11025389 · Sep 25, 2017 · 21,000 miles
ON THURSDAY, NOV 2, 2006 AROUND 11 PM IN CORONADO ISLAND, CA, I WAS ENTERING THE HIGHWAY FROM THE SHOULDER WHERE I HAD JUST ASSISTED ANOTHER MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT. AS I WAS ENTERING ONTO THE 4-LANE HIGHWAY AND ACCELERATING, I ALSO CHANGED INTO THE LEFT LANE AT THE SAME TIME I BEGAN TO INITIATED GEAR…
Complaint 10186421 · Mar 28, 2007 · 3,147 miles

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