2004 Kawasaki ZX1000-C1 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 2,522miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Kawasaki ZX1000-C1 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2004 Kawasaki ZX1000-C1. The part named most often is wheels, with 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,522 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Wheels complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign 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.
- Wheels4 80%
- Engine cooling1 20%
Example complaints
Wheels: “I was traveling around 40 to 50 MPH when the front wheel of my motorcycle seemed to just give way and shhoot me and the bike into a curb therefore highsideing me. The only injury I had was to my left and right ankles. 3 weeks after the accident I received a recall notice not to ride my motorcycle due to casting flaws. My bike is destroyed.”
NHTSA complaint #10096064, filed 2004-10, 3,045 milesEngine cooling: “While the vehicle was parked fluid was leaking from underneath. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the crankcase cracked and needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10089240, filed 2004-08Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,000 and 3,045 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 04V373000Jul 22, 2004WheelsCovers: Kawasaki ZX1000-C1 2004, Ninja ZX-10R 2004
On certain motorcycles, the front wheel may contain a casting flaw which could result in a wheel failure.
Recall details for the 2004 Kawasaki ZX1000-C1 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2004 Kawasaki ZX1000-C1.
Other model years of the Kawasaki ZX1000-C1
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 | 2,522 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Kawasaki ZX1000-C1 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Kawasaki ZX1000-C1 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2004 Kawasaki ZX1000-C1 as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Kawasaki ZX1000-C1 is reported most often?
Wheels is named most often, in 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.
Has the 2004 Kawasaki ZX1000-C1 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2004 Kawasaki ZX1000-C1 reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,522 miles and the middle half falls between 2,000 and 3,045 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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.