2000 Kawasaki Ninja Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Kawasaki Ninja (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2000 Kawasaki Ninja. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and brakes (1). Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the tank assembly filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Engine cooling2 25%
- Fuel system2 25%
- Brakes1 13%
- Electrical system1 13%
- Exterior lighting1 13%
- Other or unknown1 13%
- Suspension1 13%
- Tires1 13%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “Recalls 00 v 384 00/fuel gauge and 00 v 365 000/vent leakage: dealer, metro motors sport, glendale, az; phone# 602/843-5000 will not honor recalls, not until tank starts to leak. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter .”
NHTSA complaint #885867, filed 2001-04Fuel system: “When driving on highway at 35-30 MPH motorcycle stalled without prior warning, forcing occupant off motorcycle. Also recall 00v384000 due to incorrect fuel reading. Problem and damage to motorcycle was due to recall defect.”
NHTSA complaint #880117, filed 2001-02Brakes: “While traveling at highway speed at 45-50 MPH commenced to apply brakes and they released, causing brakes to lock up. Driver was thrown off, and sustained head and knee injuries. Driver / manufacturer were not contacted at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #862822, filed 2000-05Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 00V384000Nov 21, 2000Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assemblyCovers: Kawasaki Ninja 2000, ZX1200-A1 2000, ZX1200-A1L 2000
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel gauge and low fuel warning system may not provide accurate indication of low fuel levels.
- 00V365000Nov 14, 2000Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assemblyCovers: Kawasaki Ninja 2000, ZX1200-A1 2000, ZX1200-A1L 2000
Vehicle description: motorcycles. A leaking vent pipe in the fuel tank can allow fuel to drain onto the ground.
- 99V337000Dec 3, 1999Power train › Clutch assemblyCovers: Kawasaki Ninja 1999–2000
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The back torque limiter in the clutch could malfunction and allow the clutch to slip excessively, or not re-engage after a shift.
Recall details for the 2000 Kawasaki Ninja → · 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.
- 10249813Jan 25, 2024Body and structure. Service Information about a shipping bracket attaching the motorcycle to the crate can cause damage to the motorcycle fuel tank if removed.
Other model years of the Kawasaki Ninja
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7 | 1,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 5 | 900 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 7 | 8,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 8 | — | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Kawasaki Ninja model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Kawasaki Ninja have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2000 Kawasaki Ninja as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 Kawasaki Ninja is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.
Has the 2000 Kawasaki Ninja been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.