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2003 Kawasaki ZX600 K1lProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2003 Kawasaki ZX600 K1l, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 12, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Kawasaki ZX600 K1l 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
Engine and engine cooling10

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

1 recall

2003 Kawasaki ZX600 K1l 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.

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

2003 vs. every other ZX600 K1l 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 ZX600 K1l median. How we score

'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What ZX600 K1l owners report

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

MUFFLER WAS REPLACED BEFORE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE.*MR THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONSUMER TO SEND IN ALL THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. *CB *JB
Complaint 10051744 · Dec 12, 2003

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