2001 Kawasaki Ninja Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 8,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Kawasaki Ninja (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2001 Kawasaki Ninja. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and steering (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 8,000 miles. Of all complaints, 11 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign 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.
- Electrical system1 14%
- Steering1 14%
- Body and structure1 14%
- Suspension1 14%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “The speedometer is inaccurate up to about 10% at 70 MPH, consumer states this causes him not to know the actual speed, also the odometer is accruing miles on the motorcycle that are not actually being driven.”
NHTSA complaint #563023, filed 2001-09Electrical system: “Oil leaking out of the tail section of my motorcycle (2001 Kawasaki zx-12r) corrected by dealer. Continued oil in the electrical connector has caused overheating and melting of the electrical connector. There is a hole burnt through the connector.”
NHTSA complaint #10030786, filed 2003-08, 8,000 milesSteering: “Handlebard would not straiten out, causing me to lay the bike down, damaging the gas tank, handlebars. Noticed the disconnected speedometer cable and scratch evidence of where it snagged the steering fork.”
NHTSA complaint #9003983, filed 2001-09Body and structure: “A hair line crack (laterally) on the right side of the frame of my 2001 Kawasaki zx9r. Concerned because of safety issue, possibly can cause frame failure and accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10093690, filed 2004-10Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 8,000 and 8,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 02V324000Dec 6, 2002Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulatorCovers: Kawasaki Ninja 2001–2003
On certain 2000 zx1200-a1/a1-l, 2001 zx1200-a2/a2-l, and 2002-2003 zx1200-b1/b1-l motorcycles, oil leaking from the alternator lead electrical connector can be deposited onto the rear tire.
Recall details for the 2001 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 2001 Kawasaki Ninja have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2001 Kawasaki Ninja as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Kawasaki Ninja is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2001 Kawasaki Ninja 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 2001 Kawasaki Ninja reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 8,000 miles and the middle half falls between 8,000 and 8,000 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 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.