1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 15%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad, 15% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 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.
“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 miles“Dealer made repairs on three separate occasions within a month, but speedometer is still inoperative. Consumer unable to determine proper speed. Manufacturer was contacted, and informed consumer that no solution can be found at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8011883, filed 2002-06Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 15% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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