1991 Kawasaki ZX1100Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1991 Kawasaki ZX1100, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 28, 1996. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Kawasaki ZX1100 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
Engine and engine cooling10
Service brakes, hydraulic10

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

1 recall

1991 Kawasaki ZX1100 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: disc

Recall 92V-002 · Jan 9, 1992 · 1,760 vehicles

Risk. ABRASION OF THE REAR BRAKE HOSE CAN CAUSE BRAKE FLUIDLEAKAGE, WHICH WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF REAR BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS.

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

1991 vs. every other ZX1100 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 ZX1100 median. How we score

'90'91'92'93'95'96'99'00
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What ZX1100 owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

#93V219000 RECEIVE RECALL TOOK TO DEALER AND CALL THE MANUFACTURER SAY THEY WOULDN'T FIX THE MOTORCYCLE BECAUSE THE CHAIN IS AN AFTER MARKET CHAIN. TT
Complaint 967401 · Jun 21, 1995

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