2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Problems
- Complaints
- 42filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 250miles, 39 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300. The part named most often is engine, with 37 complaints (88% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (14) and fuel system (12). 39 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 250 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.
Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine37 88%
- Fuel system12 29%
- Electrical system3 7.1%
- Steering2 4.8%
- Brakes1 2.4%
- Tires1 2.4%
- Vehicle speed control1 2.4%
Example complaints
Engine: “I was driving making a right turn and the engine started making a loud banging noise. It made it 3 times and the engine just cut off. I almost got into a accident. On top of that the right fender on my bike keeps popping out of the socket and just hangs there I called Kawasaki dealership about it several times.. This is my first bike..”
NHTSA complaint #10522991, filed 2013-07, 3,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “I was approaching a stop sign in second gear. I applied a normal amount of brake pressure to both the front and rear brakes as I pulled the clutch lever in. As soon as the clutch was disengaged and the engine RPM's slowed the bike's engine stalled. I was not going slow enough for the engine to be stalled by the transmission, it was still at least 6000 RPM when I applied the clutch.”
NHTSA complaint #10521981, filed 2013-06, 58 milesFuel system: “I have found that during approximately the first 10 min you are riding the bike, if you are above 3500 RPM and pull in the clutch and coast for an extended period of time the vehicle will stall. I have learned to watch for the stall but it will still catch you off guard on occasion when you let go of the clutch and want to go and the bike lurches and throws off your balance. Especially in a turn!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10525910, filed 2013-07, 400 milesElectrical system: “When coming to a stop, downshifting, or just coasting to make a turn the engine will stall and die sporadically. I have to start the motorcycle again and hope traffic does not hit me or cause an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10512296, filed 2013-05, 50 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 39 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50 and 1,200 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 13V328000Jul 29, 2013Electrical systemCovers: Kawasaki Ninja 300 2013
Kawasaki Motors Corp. is recalling certain model year 2013 Ninja 300 and 300 ABS motorcycles manufactured July 16, 2012, through April 27, 2013. Due to an improper setting in the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), the motorcycle may stall under deceleration.
Recall details for the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10116095Nov 29, 2016Equipment. Assembly and Preparation Motorcycle Manual
Other model years of the Kawasaki Ninja 300
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 42 | 250 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
All Kawasaki Ninja 300 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 have?
NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 37 complaints (88% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 14.
Has the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 reported?
Among the 39 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 250 miles and the middle half falls between 50 and 1,200 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.