2002 Kawasaki Ninja problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure 2024-01-25 · MC24-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service information about a shipping bracket attaching the motorcycle to the crate can cause damage to the motorcycle fuel tank if removed.
What owners report
2004-05-17 · Structure · 68 mi · 💥 crash“consumer was riding the motorcycle when the front forks disengaged. *la this caused the consumer to be separated from the vehicle and destroyed the vehicle. the problem was due to a design defect of the mechanism which secured the front forks to the vehicle. (model zx900) *sc *jb…”
2004-04-20 · Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator“after recall was performed, motorcycle continued to leak oil. *ph the consumer was told that the recall had been performed, however less than a month later, he checked the connector and found oil in it. the consumer took the motorcycle back to the dealer to have it fixed, however to this day, the connector is still leaking oil. the consumer even …”
2003-12-08 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 3,475 mi“for 4600 miles ot the 5500 miles my kawasaki zx12r has sucked sand through the engine. i first learned about it when i went to do some upgrades to my bike at 3475 miles. i went ahead and finshed my upgrades and did not ride the bike until i took it to the dealer. they did a compression test and a leak down test and determined from that that there w…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.