2009 Kawasaki Vulcan Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 20%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,000 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 voyager motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding the bike, there was a loud whistling noise emitted continuously. The bike was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician informed the contact that the engine under drive pulley and belt would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10532418, filed 2013-07, 1,000 milesEngine: other model years
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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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