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2006 Kzrv SportsterProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2006 Kzrv Sportster, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-749 the manufacturer reports only 8% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 8%Owner complaints21 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 21, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Kzrv Sportster 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
Structure11
Tires10

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

2 recalls

2006 Kzrv Sportster 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.

8%repaired · 2019 Q4

Equipment

Recall 17V-749 · Nov 21, 2017 · 134,046 vehicles · 10,115 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

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 Kzrv.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other Sportster 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 Sportster median. How we score

'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Sportster owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KZRV SPORTSTER TRAILER. THE CONTACT THAT STATED THE REAR DOOR CABLE SPRINGS FAILED AND STRUCK THE CONTACT'S WIFE. THE CONTACT'S WIFE SUSTAINED SEVERE HEAD INJURIES AND WAS PLACED IN CRITICAL CONDITION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO STATED THAT THEY NO LONGER USE THE…
Complaint 10501934 · Mar 7, 2013

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