Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (2004–2004) that have at least 5 complaints. 2004 has the most, with 6. Across all years, the part named most often is body and structure (3 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Ninja ZX-10R model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 6 | 25,000 | 1 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Body and structure3 50%
- Transmission and drivetrain1 17%
- Steering1 17%
- Other or unknown1 17%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2004: “The frame has cracked at where the motor mount is located,,I understand this is a common issue and needs to be fixed ..it fell over one night ..I don't have photos right now”
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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. Methodology