2010 Kawasaki Vn1700 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility (1) · Power Train:manual Transmission (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
What owners report
2015-11-24 · Electrical System · 25,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 kawasaki vn1700. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and there was an abnormal noise. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v550000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 25,000. u…”
2013-08-02 · Power Train:manual Transmission · 4,000 mi“noise coming from transmission: very load clunk when releasing the clutch lever in gear, also clunk at any speed when letting off the throttle and clunks again when you accelerate. also great deal of backlash in any gear and getting worst. indicating possible transmission failure. …”
2012-01-27 · Visibility · 300 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 kawasaki vn1700-c. while driving approximately 20 mph at night the contact noticed the lights on the instrument panel reflected a glare onto the windshield and obstructed his visibility. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician recommended adding a chrome visor to the instrument panel.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.