2002 Kawasaki Vulcan problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:driveline:driveshaft (1) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (1) · Power Train (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Kawasaki Vulcan model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan 2003-07-25 · 0305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
radiator fan fuse replacement. *tt
What owners report
2018-05-17 · Power Train · 79,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 kawasaki vulcan nomad 1500. while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact attempted to shift into second gear; however, the transmission switched back into neutral and the motorcycle lost acceleration. the contact attempted to switch into first gear, but the motorcycle switched into neutral again. the contact managed t…”
2002-11-25 · Power Train:automatic Transmission“no parts available the consumer receive a recall notice for the transmission shaft. the business name is florida sports 772 286 1850 [xxx] ts information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr…”
2002-08-30 · Power Train:driveline:driveshaft“while driving heard a knocking noise.*ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.