Kawasaki VN900D6F Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Kawasaki VN900D6F (2006–2006) that have at least 5 complaints. 2006 has the most, with 12. Across all years, the part named most often is vehicle speed control (7 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All VN900D6F 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 | 12 | 1,200 | 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 control7 54%
- Engine cooling2 15%
- Electrical system2 15%
- Suspension1 7.7%
- Fuel system1 7.7%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2006: “I own a 2006 Kawasaki vulcan 900 classic. I have been experienceing a throttle sticking problem since I bought the bike and neither my dealer nor Kawasaki have done anything to fix this problem. The throttle only sticks in 3rd gear around 40 MPH. I believe that this problem is very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10186244, filed 2007-03, 50 milesOther Kawasaki models
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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