2004 Kawasaki Ninja Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 1,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Kawasaki Ninja (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2004 Kawasaki Ninja. The part named most often is fuel system, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and exterior lighting (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin 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.
- Fuel system3 43%
- Body and structure2 29%
- Exterior lighting1 14%
- Other or unknown1 14%
- Wheels1 14%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “Letter regarding a possible defect in the diaphragm in the fuel tap. The bike did not run due to trash getting inside of the fuel tank. The bike also stalled when it reached a speed of 53 MPH. The consumer discovered there was no gas in the fuel line, fuel filter or the carburetors. The consumer fixed the problem by removing the diaphragm and replacing it with a solid rubber seal and re-tightened the four bolts that held the fuel tap together.”
NHTSA complaint #10072117, filed 2004-04, 2,750 milesBody and structure: “Frame cracking in the exact same spot several other people are reporting same crack in frame right side of frame directly under front portion of the frame pad”
NHTSA complaint #10693047, filed 2015-03, 8,700 milesExterior lighting: “1) normal use (vehicle is a boat trailer) load rite double pwc trailer 2)a) tail lights failed under normal use water caused corrosion of contacts from normal launching and retrieval. B) galvanized bracket holding steel fender in place cracked at bend, ensuing vibration broke side safety light. Potential for highway loss and damage to other vehicles from flying debris. C) galvanized bracket holding tail light broke causing loss of taillight. …”
NHTSA complaint #10098838, filed 2004-11, 1,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 368 and 2,750 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2004 Kawasaki Ninja in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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 2004 Kawasaki Ninja have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2004 Kawasaki Ninja as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Kawasaki Ninja is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.
Has the 2004 Kawasaki Ninja been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2004 Kawasaki Ninja reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,000 miles and the middle half falls between 368 and 2,750 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.