2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R recalls and problems

The 2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R has 1 recall and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is structure.

How the 2004 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 4 Ninja ZX-10R model years — the most of any year.

1recalls
6complaints
1crashes
0fires
0injuries
32,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Wheels

Jul 22, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V373000 · 4,995 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the front wheel May contain a casting flaw which could result in a wheel failure.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FRONT WHEEL MAY CONTAIN A CASTING FLAW WHICH COULD RESULT IN A WHEEL FAILURE.

Risk: This wheel failure could potentially result in a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

THIS WHEEL FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the front wheel. The recall began on August 9, 2004. Owners should contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.

Kawasaki recall no. Mc04-08.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Structure3
Power Train1
Steering1
Unknown or other1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2004: 2 complaints200422005: 1 complaints20052012: 2 complaints20122018: 1 complaints20181

2004 vs. other Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R years

2004: 6 complaints200462011: 2 complaints20112016: 3 complaints20162022: 1 complaints20221

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2004. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, the latest from Jul 22, 2004 (wheels). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention structure (3), power train (1), steering (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.