2001 KAWASAKI NINJA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 KAWASAKI NINJA
The 2001 KAWASAKI NINJA has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (4 complaints), Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator (1 complaint), and Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 KAWASAKI NINJA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 KAWASAKI NINJA, potentially affecting up to 9,787 vehicles.
Recall 02V324000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
| 9,787 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN 2000 ZX1200-A1/A1-L, 2001 ZX1200-A2/A2-L, AND 2002-2003 ZX1200-B1/B1-L MOTORCYCLES, OIL LEAKING FROM THE ALTERNATOR LEAD ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR CAN BE DEPOSITED ONTO THE REAR TIRE.
Consequence: THIS CAN CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A LOSS OF TRACTION FOR BRAKING OR CORNERING, AND CAN LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL SEAL THE ALTERNATOR LEAD WIRES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN BEGIN DECEMBER 16, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 KAWASAKI NINJA
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 KAWASAKI NINJA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontshock Absorber | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
A HAIR LINE CRACK (LATERALLY) ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRAME OF MY 2001 KAWASAKI ZX9R. CONCERNED BECAUSE OF SAFETY ISSUE, POSSIBLY CAN CAUSE FRAME FAILURE AND ACCIDENT.*AK
OIL LEAKING OUT OF THE TAIL SECTION OF MY MOTORCYCLE (2001 KAWASAKI ZX-12R) CORRECTED BY DEALER. CONTINUED OIL IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HAS CAUSED OVERHEATING AND MELTING OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR. THERE IS A HOLE BURNT THROUGH THE CONNECTOR. *AK
THE MOTORCYCLE LEAKED OIL OUT OF THE SHOCKS.*JB
THE SPEEDOMETER IS INACCURATE UP TO ABOUT 10% AT 70 MPH, CONSUMER STATES THIS CAUSES HIM NOT TO KNOW THE ACTUAL SPEED, ALSO THE ODOMETER IS ACCRUING MILES ON THE MOTORCYCLE THAT ARE NOT ACTUALLY BEING DRIVEN.*JB
CONSUMER STATES THE SPEEDOMETER IS OFF APPROXIMATELY 10%, THIS CAUSES CONSUMER NOT TO KNOW THE ACTUAL SPEED THAT IS BEING DRIVEN, AND THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT WILLING TO HELP.*YH
Safety Rating for the 2001 KAWASAKI NINJA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 KAWASAKI NINJA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 KAWASAKI NINJA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 KAWASAKI NINJA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KAWASAKI NINJA
- 1996 KAWASAKI NINJA — 2 complaints
- 1998 KAWASAKI NINJA — 2 complaints
- 1999 KAWASAKI NINJA — 3 complaints
- 2000 KAWASAKI NINJA — 11 complaints
- 2001 KAWASAKI NINJA (current)
- 2002 KAWASAKI NINJA — 3 complaints
- 2003 KAWASAKI NINJA — 7 complaints
- 2004 KAWASAKI NINJA — 9 complaints
- 2005 KAWASAKI NINJA — 1 complaint
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- KAWASAKI VULCAN — 70 total complaints
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