2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 50%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, 50% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,000 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.
“Dt: the contact noticed the main frame and swing arm cracked three months after purchase. As a result, the rear tire was tilted two degrees to the left. The vehicle is currently being repaired. Updated 1/4/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10144495, filed 2005-12, 6,053 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Kawasaki NINJA ZX-10R motorcycle. The contact stated that the motorcycle frame developed a crack along the welds. The motorcycle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 18,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10461211, filed 2012-06, 18,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Kawasaki ninja zx10r motorcycle. The contact stated that there was a very heavy vibration in the handle bars. The contact later noticed that the frame was cracked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they informed the contact that they were not familiar with the failure. No repairs were performed. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to take the motorcycle to a dealer for evaluation. The failure mileage was 32000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10461762, filed 2012-06, 32,000 milesBody and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 50% |
Other parts of the 2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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