2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel (2) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
What owners report
2017-09-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 93,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 kawasaki vulcan 900. the contact stated that when he fueled the vehicle more than half way, he observed fuel leaking without warning. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer (arizona kawasaki ktm triumph tucson, 3741 n 1-10 eb frontage rd, tucson, az 85705) where it was diagnosed that the fuel cap gasket needed to be r…”
2008-07-11 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel · 2 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2008 kawasaki vulcan 900. while riding approximately 55 mph, the odometer displayed inaccurate readings. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that there was a malfunction with the odometer, which could possibly be repaired. the technician was supposed to notify the contact about the service repair; …”
2008-03-11 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel · 5 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2008 kawasaki vulcan 900. the speedometer displayed the incorrect speed. the contact was informed that kawasaki purposely designed their vehicles in that manner. the current mileage was 186 and failure mileage was 5. updated 04/03/08. *lj the consumer stated the speedometer was off by 10-15%. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.