2006 Kawasaki ZX14 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 8,000miles, 4 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 2006 Kawasaki ZX14 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2006 Kawasaki ZX14. The part named most often is body and structure, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1) and other or unknown (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 8,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Body and structure2 40%
- Engine cooling1 20%
- Other or unknown1 20%
- Steering1 20%
- Suspension1 20%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “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 milesEngine cooling: “The contact owns a 2006 (na) Kawasaki ninja zx 1400. When the contact attempts to accelerate out of a turn, he can hear a very loud clunking noise coming from the engine. The failure began the day after the vehicle was serviced for a manufacturer's recall pertaining to the frame inspection. The vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer, but the failure still persists. The recall number and speed were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 12,503. Updated 09/10/08. Updated 09/16/08.”
NHTSA complaint #10233792, filed 2008-07, 12,503 milesOther or unknown: “2006 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 frame broke in the same location as recall defect, causing rear suspension collapse. Dealer denied recall coverage due to modifications, but failure matches official recall issue. My 2006 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 suffered a complete frame break, causing the rear suspension to collapse while riding. This matches the safety defect covered under Kawasaki’s recall for 2006–2007 ZX-14 models. I was told to tow my motorcycle to a dealer for recall repair and provided a log number. …”
NHTSA complaint #11683325, filed 2025-08Steering: “Kawasaki ZX14 2006 model steering head cracked. Not attended to by dealer & Kawasaki in south africa, nor was this attended to as per recall in 2008. Rider seriously injured updated 10/28/10 updated ivoq 11/01/10”
NHTSA complaint #10362318, filed 2010-10, 6,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,000 and 10,000 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 2006 Kawasaki ZX14 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
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2006 Kawasaki ZX14.
Other model years of the Kawasaki ZX14
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 8,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Kawasaki ZX14 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2006 Kawasaki ZX14 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2006 Kawasaki ZX14 is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.
Has the 2006 Kawasaki ZX14 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 2006 Kawasaki ZX14 reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 8,000 miles and the middle half falls between 6,000 and 10,000 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 31, 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.