2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 19%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the equipment of the 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14, 19% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I noticed that the original luggage rack on my 2008 Kawasaki CONCOURS 14 had cracked and the top case which attaches to it was about to break loose on the freeway. This luggage rack had been recalled and replaced by Kawasaki before I took ownership of the bike in june 2008. However, the new design, which is part number 53029-0076, is what was on my bike, and it failed after one and a half year of use. The rear case which attaches to this rack is the Kawasaki oem equipment, and it's load has always been between 5 and 10 pounds, below the Kawasaki maximum rating of 15 pounds. …”
NHTSA complaint #10339028, filed 2010-06, 21,000 miles“After a very slight bump, that left no visible marks, the single latch that retains the right side saddlebag failed. These bags set into sockets that carry the load, but are retained by a hook that has two small plastic pins that bear the stress of the latch. After the bump, I removed the saddlebag and inspected the hook. It would not stay in the secured position, and was no longer able to retain saddlebag securely. I returned latch to dealer, and the manufacturer has replaced latch as a warranted repair. Faulty latch retained by dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10212476, filed 2007-12, 12,500 miles“Left saddle bag fell off motorcycle and was hit by following vehicles. Thankfully no one was injured but the bag was destroyed. Kawasaki refused to accept responsibility even though the bag had last been attached by a trained service tech.”
NHTSA complaint #10365293, filed 2010-11, 34,200 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Kawasaki CONCOURS 14. The vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 08v047000 (equipment) on august 11, 2008. The contact stated that one of the saddlebags detached from the side of the vehicle. The current mileage was 75 and failure mileage was 70.”
NHTSA complaint #10237662, filed 2008-08, 70 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Kawasaki CONCOURS 14. While riding the vehicle for 10 minutes, the engine compartment became and gave the contact a first degree burn on his right calf. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they admitted that they were aware of the failure and repositioned the insulation. After the vehicle was repaired, the contact rode the vehicle and once again sustained first degree burns to his right and left calves and both inner thighs. The speed was unknown. The current mileage was 200 and failure mileage was 5. Updated 01/11/08. …”
NHTSA complaint #10201612, filed 2007-08, 5 milesEquipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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