2005 Kawasaki ZX636C1 Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 14,674miles, 6 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 2005 Kawasaki ZX636C1 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2005 Kawasaki ZX636C1. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and brakes (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 14,674 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin 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.
- Electrical system2 33%
- Brakes1 17%
- Other or unknown1 17%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “I was riding for about 30 minutes in the mountains making a curve, my bike started to sputter and kick, I went off the edge hit a rock, almost hit the mountain side, and almost off the side of the mountain. After stopping and getting my mind and nerves straight and letting the bike sit for 30 minutes to cool down, it would run fine for a few minutes, then start sputtering again. While heading back to my hotel, it started again and killed while going up a mountain, I was almost hit from behind by a van. …”
NHTSA complaint #10515791, filed 2013-06, 19,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Owning the 2005 ninja for about 4 months(5,000 miles) I experienced some very unusual shifting traits. Shifting on its own. This is a manual shift transmission. The first was after turning a corner, in 2nd gear. After about 30-50 ft it down shifted into first. Immediately decelerating. The same day was passing. I shifted 3rd into 2nd, attempted to pass(in oncoming lane) it shifted into neutral, then after a few seconds back into 2nd. Both of these incidents could have very dangerous or even fatal. Returned to dealer the very same day. …”
NHTSA complaint #10147502, filed 2006-01, 5,040 milesBrakes: “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 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 7,000 and 19,000 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 2005 Kawasaki ZX636C1 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
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10018860Nov 18, 2005Suspension. Circuit suspension tuning.
Other model years of the Kawasaki ZX636C1
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6 | 14,674 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Kawasaki ZX636C1 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Kawasaki ZX636C1 have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2005 Kawasaki ZX636C1 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Kawasaki ZX636C1 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.
Has the 2005 Kawasaki ZX636C1 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 2005 Kawasaki ZX636C1 reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 14,674 miles and the middle half falls between 7,000 and 19,000 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.