no report yet
Tires: valve
Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, AIR PRESSURE WILL BE LOST FROM THE WHEEL/TIRE, RESULTING IN THE POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF CONTROL.
2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 2, 2006. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1 has problems
12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel system, gasoline
2Power train
1Tires
1Steering
1Exterior lighting
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1 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
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. THE OPERATOR COULD RUN OUT OF FUEL WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE OPERATOR TO BECOME DISTRACTED, OR TO SLOW UNEXPECTEDLY IN TRAFFIC, CREATING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
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
2000 vs. every other ZX1200-A1 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 ZX1200-A1 median. How we score
'00
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What ZX1200-A1 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WIRES CONNECTORS THAT ATTACH THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER AND STATOR MELTED. WHITE SMOKE WAS EMITTING FROM UNDER THE REAR SEAT. AFTER REMOVING THE SEAT, I NOTICE THAT OIL WAS PRESENT IN THE AREA SURROUNDING THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER AND ONE OF WIRES HAD BURN LOOSE. THIS ALSO CAUSED THE JUNCTION/BOX…
Own a 2000 ZX1200-A1?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.