2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250r problems, complaints & recalls

2011-11-17 · Electrical System · 6,800 mi

“the tachometer needle began to jump around wildly as if there was an issue measuring rpms or as if the vehicle was losing power. when stopped at a red light the vehicle suddenly shut off. this could be an issue with the cdi, starter relay solenoids, or another electrical component. the starter relay simply clicks when pressing the ignition butt…”

2009-08-10 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 407 mi

“2009 kawasaki ninja 250r after a period of heavy rain (~4 in.) water was found in the gas tank of the motorcycle. after inspection by a kawasaki mechanic, it was determined the seals for the cap were intact. however, due to the amount of rain and the inadequate size of drainage holes on the cap, water pooled in the indentations of the cap caus…”

2009-07-10 · Vehicle Speed Control · 300 mi

“this affects 2008/2009 kawasaki ninja 250r motorcycles. the problem is the cdi overheats and begins giving false tachometer readings, as well as possible emission problems. it most often occurs in temperatures above 60 degrees. the main safety concern is that this bike is mostly ridden by new riders, they could read the tachometer and speedomete…”

2008-05-27 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 51 mi

“tl*the contact owns a 2008 kawasaki ninja 250r. when the contact started the vehicle, the fuel cap made a squeaking sound. when he unlocked the fuel cap, it popped off of the vehicle. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. there were no warning indicators prior to the failure. the current and failure mileages were 51.…”