2001 Kawasaki Ninja recalls and problems

The 2001 Kawasaki Ninja has 1 recall and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

Pictured: a 2000 model; the 2001 may differ in details. Photo: 2000 Kawasaki Ninja by Nathan Bittinger from Rochester, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2001 compares

Highest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 10 Ninja model years — 2nd most.

1recalls

7complaints

0crashes

0fires

11injuries

8,000median miles

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

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Electrical System

Dec 6, 2002 · NHTSA campaign 02V324000 · 9,787 vehicles

Problem: On certain 2000 ZX1200-A1/A1-L, 2001 ZX1200-A2/A2-L, and 2002-2003 ZX1200-B1/B1-L motorcycles, oil leaking from the alternator lead electrical connector can be deposited onto the rear tire.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN 2000 ZX1200-A1/A1-L, 2001 ZX1200-A2/A2-L, AND 2002-2003 ZX1200-B1/B1-L MOTORCYCLES, OIL LEAKING FROM THE ALTERNATOR LEAD ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR CAN BE DEPOSITED ONTO THE REAR TIRE.

Risk: This can create the potential for a loss of traction for braking or cornering, and can lead to a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

THIS CAN CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A LOSS OF TRACTION FOR BRAKING OR CORNERING, AND CAN LEAD TO A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will seal the alternator lead wires. Owner notification began begin December 16, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Kawasaki at 1-949-770-0400.

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

Vehicle Speed Control1

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

Complaints by year filed

2001 vs. other Kawasaki Ninja years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2001. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2001 Kawasaki Ninja have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2001 Kawasaki Ninja, the latest from Dec 6, 2002 (electrical system). 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 2001 Kawasaki Ninja?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (2), electrical system (1), steering (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.