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.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 8,000 | 0 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Body and structure2 29%
- Transmission and drivetrain1 14%
- Suspension1 14%
- Steering1 14%
- Other or unknown1 14%
- Engine cooling1 14%
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.”
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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