2004 KAWASAKI NINJA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 KAWASAKI NINJA
The 2004 KAWASAKI NINJA has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lightingbrake Lights (1 complaint), Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 KAWASAKI NINJA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 KAWASAKI NINJA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2004 KAWASAKI NINJA
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 KAWASAKI NINJA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lightingbrake Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcables | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
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
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.
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 FAILURE: THE DEALERSHIP CONTACTED KAWASAKI, AND DESPITE THE RECORDED DIAGNOSTICS INFORMATION HAS ATTRIBUTED THIS TO "OPERATOR ERROR". KAWASAKI WILL NOT ADDRESS AN ISSUE UNLESS IT IS CURRENTLY HAPPENING. INJURIES WHERE - HEAD HAD ABRASION (HEALED IN 1 WEEK) - KNEECAP NEEDED TO BE STITCHED UP AND IMMOBILIZED FOR 2 WEEKS (STILL HEALING, BUT SEEMS TO BE JUST FINE.) *JB
Safety Rating for the 2004 KAWASAKI NINJA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 KAWASAKI NINJA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 KAWASAKI NINJA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 KAWASAKI NINJA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KAWASAKI NINJA
- 1999 KAWASAKI NINJA — 3 complaints
- 2000 KAWASAKI NINJA — 11 complaints
- 2001 KAWASAKI NINJA — 9 complaints
- 2002 KAWASAKI NINJA — 3 complaints
- 2003 KAWASAKI NINJA — 7 complaints
- 2004 KAWASAKI NINJA (current)
- 2005 KAWASAKI NINJA — 1 complaint
Other KAWASAKI Models
- KAWASAKI KLR650 — 229 total complaints
- KAWASAKI KAWASAKI — 102 total complaints
- KAWASAKI NINJA 300 — 77 total complaints
- KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R — 77 total complaints
- KAWASAKI VULCAN — 70 total complaints
- KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14 — 64 total complaints
- KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500 — 31 total complaints
- KAWASAKI KL650E — 23 total complaints