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2003 Kawasaki Ninja Body and structure Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
20%of 5 total for the year
Median mileage
88miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 Kawasaki Ninja, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88 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.

“Left hand side front noise on zx-636 rr Ninja Kawasaki, developed 4-directional crack originating from screw ( one of the 6 screws on front nose)!!..vehicle is 2003 year model 636 zxrr, and purchased on june 17th 2004.. The vehicle has under 100 miles so far,totally garaged. And no misuse/mishandling whatsoever!!!. See the nature of the crack, a major accident potential, esp facial injury to motorcyclist exists.. Dealer informed on phone on sat sept 4th 2004, who advised to take it to the service dept, which I shall do asdap..however, wanted to put this matter on records please. Thank you.”

NHTSA complaint #10090467, filed 2004-09, 88 miles

Related service bulletins

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2004229%
2003120%
2001114%

Other parts of the 2003 Kawasaki Ninja

Engine cooling
3 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Kawasaki Ninja

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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