2003 KAWASAKI KLR650 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 KAWASAKI KLR650
The 2003 KAWASAKI KLR650 has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Cooling (3 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (2 complaints), and Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 KAWASAKI KLR650
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 KAWASAKI KLR650. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2003 KAWASAKI KLR650
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 KAWASAKI KLR650. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
KLR650 ENGINE IDLE LEVER ADJUSTER SPRING FAILED SENDING METAL FRAGMENTS THROUGH OUT THE ENGINE THAT I HAD TO FISH OUT - VERY VERY COMMON PROBLEM TO THE POINT THAT IT IS THE FIRST THING PEOPLE DO WHEN THEY BUY A KLR OF ANY YEAR. *TR
KAWASAKI KLR 650 MOTORCYCLE CHAIN TENSIONER COUNTER BALANCER AND RETAINER SPRING BROKEN AND MISSING. THE BROKEN PIECES CAN CAUSE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE INCLUDING ENGINE SEIZURE WHILE IN OPERATION. REPLACED THE PARTS FROM AFTERMARKET SUPPLIER. *TR
I HAVE A 2003 KAWASAKI KLR650 AND THE BALANCER LEVER ADJUSTER IS BROKEN. IT MAKES A LOUD NOISE AND THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF ENGINE SEIZURE. I HAVE DONE NOTHING TO FIX THIS YET AND AM DRIVING AN ALTERNATE VEHICLE. *JB
I JUST CHECKED MY IDLER SHAFT LEVER (DOOHICKEY) ON MY 2003 KLR 650. THE DOOHICKEY WAS INTACT BUT, THE SPRING WAS BROKE. I CAN'T FIND THE END OF THE SPRING THAT BROKE OFF AND THE CHAIN WORE PART WAY THROUGH THE SPRING LEAVING METAL SHAVINGS THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE NOT GOOD!!! JUST ORDERED NEW DOOHICKEY AND SPRING FROM ARROWHEAD MOTORSPORTS. *JB
I JUST CHECKED MY IDLER SHAFT LEVER (DOOHICKEY) ON MY 2003 KLR 650. THE DOOHICKEY WAS INTACT BUT, THE SPRING WAS BROKE. I CAN'T FIND THE END OF THE SPRING THAT BROKE OFF AND THE CHAIN WORE PART WAY THROUGH THE SPRING LEAVING METAL SHAVINGS THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE NOT GOOD!!! JUST ORDERED NEW DOOHICKEY AND SPRING FROM ARROWHEAD MOTORSPORTS. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2003 KAWASAKI KLR650
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 KAWASAKI KLR650 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 KAWASAKI KLR650
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 KAWASAKI KLR650
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KAWASAKI KLR650
- 1998 KAWASAKI KLR650 — 6 complaints
- 1999 KAWASAKI KLR650 — 7 complaints
- 2000 KAWASAKI KLR650 — 9 complaints
- 2001 KAWASAKI KLR650 — 20 complaints
- 2002 KAWASAKI KLR650 — 12 complaints
- 2003 KAWASAKI KLR650 (current)
- 2005 KAWASAKI KLR650 — 1 complaint
- 2006 KAWASAKI KLR650 — 1 complaint
- 2008 KAWASAKI KLR650 — 129 complaints
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