2004 Kawasaki Ninja Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Kawasaki Ninja, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,850 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.
“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 miles“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249813Jan 25, 2024Service Information about a shipping bracket attaching the motorcycle to the crate can cause damage to the motorcycle fuel tank if removed.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Kawasaki Ninja
3 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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