2004 Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (2) · Structure:frame And Members (1) · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
What owners report
2018-06-13 · Unknown Or Other · 38,000 mi“the frame has cracked at where the motor mount is located,,i understand this is a common issue and needs to be fixed ..it fell over one night ..i don't have photos right now…”
2012-06-14 · Structure:body · 32,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 kawasaki ninja zx10r motorcycle. the contact stated that there was a very heavy vibration in the handle bars. the contact later noticed that the frame was cracked. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they informed the contact that they were not familiar with the failure. no repairs were performed. the manufacturer …”
2012-06-11 · Structure:body · 18,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 kawasaki ninja zx-10r motorcycle. the contact stated that the motorcycle frame developed a crack along the welds. the motorcycle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 18,000. …”
2005-12-05 · Structure:frame And Members · 6,053 mi“dt: the contact noticed the main frame and swing arm cracked three months after purchase. as a result, the rear tire was tilted two degrees to the left. the vehicle is currently being repaired. *ak updated 1/4/2006 - *nm …”
2004-09-14 · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System · 💥 crash“consumer was operating subject motorcycle on august 28, 2004, lost control of the motorcycle, hit a curb, and was thrown from the motorcycle. the consumer was thrown into a tree and died upon impact. recall notification letter (nhtsa campaign number 04v-373000) was postmarked (ca) 2 days prior to date of fatality incident; however, recall notificat…”
2004-08-04 · Power Train:manual Transmission“problems with transmission shifting gears. *mr it was hard for the consumer to get the vehicle to shift into third or sixth gear. when the vehicle was in motion the consumer found it hard to shift to the third gear and almost got hit by a tractor trailer because he was unable to shift immediately. this was one of several incidents. (kawasaki…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.