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Kawasaki ZX14 Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Kawasaki ZX14 (2006–2006) that have at least 5 complaints. 2006 has the most, with 5. Across all years, the part named most often is body and structure (2 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All ZX14 model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsTSBsScore (50 = typical)Trend
200658,00000—Not enough data

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

2006: “Applied brakes on a 2006 zx1400 Kawasaki to negotiate a turn in the road. At that time the frame broke 3 to 4 inches behind the triple clamps. This caused me to be thrown over the handlebars and onto the road in the way of oncoming traffic. I was hospitalized for 2 days. The frame has 4 holes in it for aircleaners and the ram air induction. I think this design may have contributed to the frame breaking as it may be weak in this area. The bike was not repaired as it was totaled by the insurance company.”

NHTSA complaint #10314010, filed 2010-02, 2,853 miles

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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology