2003 Kawasaki ZX636 B1Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2003 Kawasaki ZX636 B1, 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 June 23, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Kawasaki ZX636 B1 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 ZX636 B1 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 ZX636 B1 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 ZX636 B1 median. How we score

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

What ZX636 B1 owners report

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

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED RUMBLING SOUND COULD BE HEARD THEN THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST 10 TIMES SINCE HE OWNED THE CYCLE. THE DEALER HAS EXAMINED THE CYCLE FIVE TIMES BUT COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. *NM *NM
Complaint 10074346 · Jun 23, 2004 · 2,500 miles

Own a 2003 ZX636 B1?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.