1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 69%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad, 69% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 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.
“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 miles“Lodged original complaint under subcategory 'other'. Plastic (nylon) oil gear failure. Mine failed at 41000 miles. Most have failed at earlier mileage. Failure occurrs without warning, results in sudden loss of all oil pressure, can lead to engine lock-up, and loss of control. No injuries have been reported as yet. Kawasaki is aware of the problem, but are waiting for failure before replacement. Failure only occurrs while riding, which always leaves the rider stranded, requiring a tow. I hope death and injury are not prerequisites to recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10078680, filed 2004-06, 41,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad. While driving 60 MPH the contact noticed that the oil light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the oil gear needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings and the vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 43000.”
NHTSA complaint #10341275, filed 2010-07, 43,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad motorcycle. The ontact was driving approximately 70-75 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the plastic and metal gear. The plastic and metal gear failed and caused the oil pump to fail. The manufacturer was contacted and was made aware of the failure, but denied assistance with the repair due to vehicle age. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 19,256.”
NHTSA complaint #10434143, filed 2011-11, 19,256 miles“While driving, consumers motorcycle oil pump gear failed, dealer informed consumer that there was a bulletin regarding this defect, consumer is wondering why a recall has not been issued, consumer found out that parts were backordered and is requesting that the replacement gear get expedited quickly.”
NHTSA complaint #562644, filed 2001-08Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 9 | 69% |
Other parts of the 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad
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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