2004 Kawasaki Concours recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Kawasaki Concours, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

1 / 0

Injuries / deaths

0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2004 Kawasaki Concours vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Kawasaki Concours problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine and Engine Cooling	2
Structure	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1

Most reported parts

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2
Structure › Frame and Members › Underbody Shields — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 4,936 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2004 Kawasaki Concours complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 4,936 miles · reported Dec 22, 2004

2004 kawasaki klr650 1) vehicle was purchased new and ridden according to break-in schedule. The vehicle was ridden mostly on the surface streets and highways, and about 100 miles off-road. The bolt,idler lever pn 92150-1923 was adjusted at the interval recommended by the manual. 2) at 4,932 miles, the spring,idler shaft, pn 92144-1860 is missing. It may be in the engine, or may not have been installed at the factory. This makes it impossible to adjust balancer chain tension without disassembling the engine. A loose balancer chain can cause catastrophic engine failure. 3) no repair has been…

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 300 miles · reported Sep 10, 2004

Motor was defective. Consumer had the motorcycle for 1 week and experienced an engine problem. It made a knocking noise that sounded like a rod was defective within the engine. This noise occurred when the motorcycle was started and continued. Consumer took the motorcycle to the dealer where the motorcycle was purchased and contacted the manufacturer, who would not authorize the dealer to go into the crank case to investigate the defect. Manufacturer's solution was for the dealership to give the motorcycle back to consumer because the motorcycle needed to be broken in. Consumer was…

Structure · reported Aug 11, 2004

While driving 25 MPH and the brakes were applied for an urgent stop motorcycle flipped over. Also, excessive vibration throughout the entire body. The consumer found out that the frame was stressed when the motor was mounted.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Kawasaki Concours have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 Kawasaki Concours as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Kawasaki Concours?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (2 reports), followed by structure (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 4,936 miles.

Are Kawasaki recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Kawasaki dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.