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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1996 Kawasaki Vulcan Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
22%of 9 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan, 22% of the 9 complaints for this model year.

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.

“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 2000-05

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1996222%

Other parts of the 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan

Engine cooling
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan

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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