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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.

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsTSBsScore (50 = typical)Trend
2005614,67401—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.

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 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