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KTM 300 XC-W Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the KTM 300 XC-W (2006–2007) that have at least 5 complaints. 2006 has the most, with 29. Across all years, the part named most often is fuel system (36 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All 300 XC-W 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
200785200—Not enough data
20062910000Not compared (before 2008)Stable

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.

2006: “I have had leaking issues with the fuel cap on my Ktm motorcycle. I bought the bike new in september of 2005. The gas cap started leaking almost immediately. Ktm supplied a new cap but it leaked shortly after installation as well. The cap also swelled and became hard to remove. I then got a 3rd cap that I paid for and it also leaks but has not swollen.”

NHTSA complaint #10183918, filed 2007-03, 10 miles

2007: “I have a 2007 Ktm 300 xcw with a leaking gas cap. I have returned to the dealer and they gave me a second cap. This cap originally worked well. After 2 rides however, the cap has become swollen and difficult to install. Also the leak has returned.”

NHTSA complaint #10184659, filed 2007-03, 125 miles

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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology