Kawasaki ZX636C1 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Kawasaki ZX636C1 (2005–2005) that have at least 5 complaints. 2005 has the most, with 6. Across all years, the part named most often is transmission and drivetrain (2 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All ZX636C1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6 | 14,674 | 0 | 1 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Transmission and drivetrain2 33%
- Electrical system2 33%
- Other or unknown1 17%
- Brakes1 17%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2005: “I was riding the motorcycle and prepared to stop at a stop sign. I applied both the front and rear brakes. As I applied the rear brake, the bracket that secures the rear brake to the motorcycle frame failed. The brake lever detached from the bracket and the rear brake was non-functional. I was able to stop the motorcycle using the front brake only. The old parts are currently available.”
NHTSA complaint #10159551, filed 2006-06, 16,100 milesOther Kawasaki models
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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