1997 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 17%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 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.
“The contact owns a 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact heard a rattling noise. The local mechanic diagnosed the aftermarket part, a forward control component, as the cause of the transmission failure. The transmission was replaced. The purchase date and a valid VIN were unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 12,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10193444, filed 2007-06, 12,000 milesEquipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic
← All problems reported for the 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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