AutoDefect IQ

2004 Kawasaki Zx1000-C1 problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (4) · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (Pcv) (1)

5
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
1
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

What owners report

2005-08-03 · Wheels · 💥 crash

“the consumer's son was driving a motorcycle when he lost control and struck the curb. he was thrown from the motorcycle and struck his head on the concrete and was killed instantly. the consumer did not know if nhtsa recall 04v373000: repairs on the front wheel was performed. the consumer will contact the manufacturer. *ak *jb *sc …”

2004-10-19 · Wheels · 3,045 mi

“i was traveling around 40 to 50 mph when the front wheel of my motorcycle seemed to just give way and shhoot me and the bike into a curb therefore highsideing me. the only injury i had was to my left and right ankles. 3 weeks after the accident i received a recall notice not to ride my motorcycle due to casting flaws. my bike is destroyed.*ak…”

2004-09-20 · Wheels · 2,000 mi

“a recall notice was received on the front wheel replacement. dealer could not do repairs since no parts were available. consumer was not able to drive the vehicle.*ak…”

2004-08-18 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (Pcv)

“while the vehicle was parked fluid was leaking from underneath. consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the crankcase cracked and needed to be replaced. *ak…”

2004-08-12 · Wheels

“the consume received a recall notice(04v-373-000) for replacement for the front wheel. no parts were available. *jb…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.