2014 KAWASAKI NINJA 300 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 KAWASAKI NINJA 300
The 2014 KAWASAKI NINJA 300 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Engine (1 complaint), and Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2014 KAWASAKI NINJA 300
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2014 KAWASAKI NINJA 300. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2014 KAWASAKI NINJA 300
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 KAWASAKI NINJA 300. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KAWASAKI NINJA 300. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE BATTERY INDICATOR BEGAN TO FLASH AND THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAY TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, BUT THE MOTORCYCLE LOST SPEED AND STALLED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BATTERY, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ECU FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V328000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
MOTORCYCLE KEEPS STALLING AS I SLOW DOWN. I'M AN EXPERIENCED RIDER AND HAVE NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE WITH ANY OTHER MOTORCYCLES. ENGINE DIES WHEN DOWN SHIFTING, I'VE ALMOST BEEN HIT A FEW TIMES WHEN I'M TRYING TO TURN AND IT STALLS.
MOTORCYCLE KEEPS STALLING AS I SLOW DOWN. I'M AN EXPERIENCED RIDER AND HAVE NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE WITH ANY OTHER MOTORCYCLES. ENGINE DIES WHEN DOWN SHIFTING, I'VE ALMOST BEEN HIT A FEW TIMES WHEN I'M TRYING TO TURN AND IT STALLS.
MOTORCYCLE KEEPS STALLING AS I SLOW DOWN. I'M AN EXPERIENCED RIDER AND HAVE NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE WITH ANY OTHER MOTORCYCLES. ENGINE DIES WHEN DOWN SHIFTING, I'VE ALMOST BEEN HIT A FEW TIMES WHEN I'M TRYING TO TURN AND IT STALLS.
Safety Rating for the 2014 KAWASAKI NINJA 300
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 KAWASAKI NINJA 300 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 KAWASAKI NINJA 300
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2014 KAWASAKI NINJA 300. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
99931-1533-04 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Assembly and Preparation Motorcycle Manual
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 KAWASAKI NINJA 300
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KAWASAKI NINJA 300
- 2013 KAWASAKI NINJA 300 — 71 complaints
- 2014 KAWASAKI NINJA 300 (current)
- 2015 KAWASAKI NINJA 300 — 2 complaints
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