2004 Kawasaki Ninja problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Vehicle Speed Control:cables (1) · Structure:frame And Members (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
2015-03-09 · Unknown Or Other · 8,700 mi“frame cracking in the exact same spot several other people are reporting same crack in frame right side of frame directly under front portion of the frame pad …”
2007-08-08 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage“kawasaki motorcycle recall customer states that kawaski doesn't want him to ride the bike to the dealership so they should pay for the tow truck charge **cc *tr…”
2005-03-31 · Vehicle Speed Control:cables · 368 mi · 💥 crash“only on left hand turns would the trottle stick. accelated very fast. the dealer has only looked at it, and can't get it to stick.…”
2004-12-08 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System · 42 mi · 💥 crash“issue: a failure of the water temperature sensor causes a surge in power. description of events leading to failure: was moving a 2004 kawasaki ninja zx-6rr in a parking lot, cold weather (35 degrees). at a constant speed, the bike surged in rpm, causing the rear tire to break traction, crashing the bike. no one else was involved. as per the d…”
2004-11-16 · Wheels“the replacement wheels for front wheel recall 04v373000 have not been available for 3 months, and dealership doesn't know when they will become available.*ak…”
2004-11-14 · Structure:frame And Members · 1,000 mi“1) normal use (vehicle is a boat trailer) load rite double pwc trailer 2)a) tail lights failed under normal use water caused corrosion of contacts from normal launching and retrieval. b) galvanized bracket holding steel fender in place cracked at bend, ensuing vibration broke side safety light. potential for highway loss and damage to other vehic…”
2004-04-29 · Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System · 2,750 mi“letter regarding a possible defect in the diaphragm in the fuel tap. *ph the bike did not run due to trash getting inside of the fuel tank. the bike also stalled when it reached a speed of 53 mph. the consumer discovered there was no gas in the fuel line, fuel filter or the carburetors. the consumer fixed the problem by removing the diaphragm a…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.