1996 Kawasaki Vulcan Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 21,000miles, 1 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 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and visibility (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 21,000 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 cooling2 22%
- Fuel system2 22%
- Brakes1 11%
- Electrical system1 11%
- Tires1 11%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “The contact owns a 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan. The contact stated that his vehicle is experiencing major defects and is a big safety hazard. He believes a recall should be issued relating to the fuel system. The failure and current mileages were 21,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10244999, filed 2008-10, 21,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Rear view mirrors do not adjust outward .as installed they are too close to center .in order to see behind you you must lean to the opposite side to clear the field of view.I weigh 260 and have wide shoulders which complicates the matter.”
NHTSA complaint #722272, filed 2000-05Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 21,000 and 21,000 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 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan 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 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan.
Other model years of the Kawasaki Vulcan
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 | 1,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 6 | 3,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 8 | 12,818 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 5 | 15,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 8 | 30,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 9 | 21,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Kawasaki Vulcan model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.
Has the 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan 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 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 21,000 miles and the middle half falls between 21,000 and 21,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
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.