1997 Kawasaki Vulcan Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 57%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 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan, 57% of the 7 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Consumer states the vehicle coughing on acceleration when backfiring, flames shoot out 6-8 inches. Dealer contacted and repairs done, problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #828819, filed 1998-10Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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