2004 Kawasaki Ninja Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2004 Kawasaki Ninja has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (3 reports).

0Recalls
7Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2004 Kawasaki Ninja recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2004 Kawasaki Ninja.

Most common 2004 Kawasaki Ninja problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

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

What owners report

2015-03-09, Unknown Or Other
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
2007-08-10, Fuel System, Gasoline
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 **CC *TR
2005-03-31, Vehicle Speed Control
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.
2004-12-08, Fuel System, Gasoline
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 CAUSES OF A SURGE IS "WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR TROUBLE". WHAT HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE FAIL
2004-11-16, Wheels
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.*AK

2004 Kawasaki Ninja questions

Does the 2004 Kawasaki Ninja have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2004 Kawasaki Ninja at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Kawasaki Ninja?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (3), Structure (2), Exterior Lighting (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Kawasaki Ninja has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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