1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad Problems
- Complaints
- 13filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles, 6 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 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 9 complaints (69% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and brakes (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 83% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 41,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Engine cooling9 69%
- Brakes1 7.7%
- Electrical system1 7.7%
- Engine1 7.7%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “I have a 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad. The gear on the oil pump striped and did damage to the engine. Kawasaki knows that the gear fails. It did on my bike at 57,000 miles. It is in the Kawasaki shop now and will cost around $2200 to fix. Kawasaki has fixed some bikes but I was told by Kawasaki that they stopped this last year. I live in arkansas and was in florida on a trip when I had the problem. I loaded it in a u-haul and brought it back home. Kawasaki knowing there is a problem with this and doing nothing to fix the problem is no different that what toyota has done over the past few years.”
NHTSA complaint #10326733, filed 2010-04, 57,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Plastic oil gear failure results in total loss of oil pressure, which could lead to engine failure, which would result in total loss of control. Mine started and warmed normally, but the oil pressure light came on less than five miles down the road. I turned the ignition off and coasted onto a side road, where a check of my oil level showed it was full but no pressure. Seems to only involve 1999 and early 2000 model vulcans. Well documented design flaw that Kawasaki is aware of. …”
NHTSA complaint #10075114, filed 2004-06, 41,000 milesBrakes: “The contact owns a 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad.(n/a) the contact received a recall notice from the manufacturer pertaining to the electronic control unit; NHTSA campaign recall number 10v507000, service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages. The dealer was notified and refused to repair the vehicle until spring of 2011 due to the vehicle not being purchased at that specific location. The VIN was not available. There were no failures at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #10363996, filed 2010-11Electrical system: “I was riding my 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad at 60mph when with no warning the engine lost power and died out, good thing my hand was covering the clutch. I immediately pulled it in and coasted to the side of the road. Had it towed to my house. Took to mechanic and the gear for the oil pump went out causing damage to the motor. I do not understand why Kawasaki will not do anything about this problem, are they waiting for a huge law suit after someone loses there life. Guess they do not hold there product to the highest regards to quality or customer satisfaction. …”
NHTSA complaint #10465272, filed 2012-07, 19,529 milesMileage when problems were reported
83% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 19,529 and 43,000 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 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 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
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad.
Other model years of the Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 13 | 41,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad have?
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 9 complaints (69% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.
Has the 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 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 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 41,000 miles and the middle half falls between 19,529 and 43,000 miles; 83% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
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.