Kawasaki VN900B6F Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Kawasaki VN900B6F (2006–2006) that have at least 5 complaints. 2006 has the most, with 7. Across all years, the part named most often is vehicle speed control (1 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All VN900B6F model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 7 | 750 | 2 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Vehicle speed control1 14%
- Transmission and drivetrain1 14%
- Body and structure1 14%
- Exterior lighting1 14%
- Engine cooling1 14%
- Engine1 14%
- Electrical system1 14%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2006: “My motorcycle began to lose battery power in mid-december 2008 and I thought the battery may be failing. I replaced the battery and the motorcycle started easily for about a week and a half. On new year's day I went out to ride and the motorcycle started sluggishly. I got to the first stopping point and it failed to start. I received a jump start and was able to get the motorcycle home. I researched the issue and discovered that on 2006 model Kawasaki vulcan 900 classic, the stator has a history of failure.”
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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. Methodology