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2001 Kawasaki ZX900Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2001 Kawasaki ZX900, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage8kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 5, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Kawasaki ZX900 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
Power train20

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

0 recalls

2001 Kawasaki ZX900 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other ZX900 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 ZX900 median. How we score

'84'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What ZX900 owners report

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

TRANSMISSION IS KICKING INTO GEAR AT IDLE. MOTOR IS LOCKING UP, AND CAUSING BACK WHEEL TO LOCK, THEN THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF. DRIVER HAS BEEN THROWN FROM MOTORCYCLE BECAUSE OF PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION.*AK
Complaint 8004778 · Feb 28, 2002

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