1999 KAWASAKI NINJA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 KAWASAKI NINJA
The 1999 KAWASAKI NINJA has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint), Power Trainclutch Assembly (1 complaint), and Power Trainmanual Transmission (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 KAWASAKI NINJA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1999 KAWASAKI NINJA, potentially affecting up to 3,504 vehicles.
Recall 99V337000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
| 3,504 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE BACK TORQUE LIMITER IN THE CLUTCH COULD MALFUNCTION AND ALLOW THE CLUTCH TO SLIP EXCESSIVELY, OR NOT RE-ENGAGE AFTER A SHIFT.
Consequence: THIS SUDDEN NON-ENGAGEMENT OF THE CLUTCH COULD CAUSE THE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE CERTAIN PARTS OF THE CLUTCH.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 KAWASAKI NINJA
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 KAWASAKI NINJA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHEN CHANGING GEARS CLUTCH SLIPS. CLUTCH HAS BEEN ADJUSTED SEVERALTIMES, AND REPLACED ONCE. OWNER IS NO LONGER EXPERIENCING CLUTCH PROBLEM, BUT SECOND AND FOURTH GEARS ARE GONE IN THE TRANSMISSION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
WHEN CHANGING GEARS CLUTCH SLIPS. CLUTCH HAS BEEN ADJUSTED SEVERALTIMES, AND REPLACED ONCE. OWNER IS NO LONGER EXPERIENCING CLUTCH PROBLEM, BUT SECOND AND FOURTH GEARS ARE GONE IN THE TRANSMISSION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
WHILE DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE ENGINE BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE REAR PART OF THE MOTORCYCLE TO LOCK UP AND SKID, AND MAY HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. CURRENTLY AT DLRS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1999 KAWASAKI NINJA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 KAWASAKI NINJA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 KAWASAKI NINJA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 KAWASAKI NINJA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KAWASAKI NINJA
- 1995 KAWASAKI NINJA — 0 complaints
- 1996 KAWASAKI NINJA — 2 complaints
- 1998 KAWASAKI NINJA — 2 complaints
- 1999 KAWASAKI NINJA (current)
- 2000 KAWASAKI NINJA — 11 complaints
- 2001 KAWASAKI NINJA — 9 complaints
- 2002 KAWASAKI NINJA — 3 complaints
- 2003 KAWASAKI NINJA — 7 complaints
- 2004 KAWASAKI NINJA — 9 complaints
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