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1997 Kawasaki Vulcan Brakes Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
14%of 7 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan, 14% of the 7 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 brakes failed without warning. Dealer has rebuilt the master cylinder and other parts, and the problem still exists. Manufacturer has been notified.”

NHTSA complaint #847580, filed 1999-09

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009120%
1997114%
1996111%

Other parts of the 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan

Engine cooling
4 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology