2000 Kawasaki Vulcan Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles, 3 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 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan. The part named most often is electrical system, with 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1) and fuel system (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 15,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
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.
- Electrical system1 20%
- Engine cooling1 20%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Tires1 20%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “When Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 motorcycle is washed or whenever it rains the horn fails to function and will remain failed up to four days! This is dangerous and it needs to be fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10143153, filed 2005-11, 15,000 milesFuel system: “Consumer stated that while riding at 35 MPH motorcycle hesitated several times, almost stalling, causing the carburetor to backfire, and resulting in an accident. While the above mentioned events was taking place consumer was trying to avoid a pedestrian, and inadvertently crashed into a utility pole. A police report is on file, consumer was rushed to a hospital with injuries to shoulders and a severely bruised chest. Vehicle was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #10032293, filed 2003-08, 2,000 milesTires: “2000 Kawasaki Vulcan--1500 tire started to go flat while driving on the ohio turnpike. Driver steered the motorcycle off the road where it threw both passengers. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0580-89”
NHTSA complaint #10284359, filed 2009-09Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,000 and 18,000 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 2000 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
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10011875Nov 12, 2004Engine cooling. Oil level checking procedure. Revised version replacing previous version dated march 19, 2004.
- 10014522Sep 1, 2004Equipment. Product sales guide updates. Kawasaki; 2005 models, kx250f, kfx400 atv and ninja zx-10r.
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 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.
Has the 2000 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 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 15,000 miles and the middle half falls between 2,000 and 18,000 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 28, 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.