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2004 Kawasaki Ninja recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Kawasaki Ninja, but owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
7
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

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

2004 Kawasaki Ninja problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Gasoline3
Structure2
Exterior Lighting1
Wheels1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Unknown or Other1

Most reported parts

  • Fuel System, Gasoline › Carburetor System — 1
  • Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights — 1
  • Structure › Frame and Members — 1
  • Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System — 1
  • Vehicle Speed Control › Cables — 1
  • Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage — 1
  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 1,000 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 Ninja complaints

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

Unknown or Other · at 8,700 miles · reported Mar 9, 2015
Frame cracking in the exact same spot several other people are reporting same crack in frame right side of frame directly under front portion of the frame pad
Fuel System, Gasoline · reported Aug 8, 2007
Kawasaki motorcycle recall customer states that kawaski doesn't want him to ride the bike to the dealership so they should pay for the tow truck charge *
Vehicle Speed Control · at 368 miles · reported Mar 31, 2005
Only on left hand turns would the trottle stick. Accelated very fast. The dealer has only looked at it, and can't get it to stick.
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 42 miles · reported Dec 8, 2004
Issue: a failure of the water temperature sensor causes a surge in power. Description of events leading to failure: was moving a 2004 kawasaki ninja zx-6rr in a parking lot, cold weather (35 degrees). At a constant speed, the bike surged in RPM, causing the rear tire to break traction, crashing the bike. No one else was involved. As per the debug steps in the service manual, the efi computer held a service code for a water temperature sensor failure in the history (Bike has 1200 miles on it). As per the kawasaki factory service manual, the dfi system troubleshooting guide, one of the three…
Wheels · reported Nov 16, 2004
The replacement wheels for front wheel recall 04v373000 have not been available for 3 months, and dealership doesn't know when they will become available.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Kawasaki Ninja have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 Kawasaki Ninja 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 Ninja?

Owners report fuel system, gasoline problems most often (3 reports), followed by structure (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 1,000 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.