NHTSA lists 8 complaints for the 2000 Kawasaki Ninja, 2 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as KAWASAKI NINJA.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | 25.0% |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | 25.0% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | 12.5% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | 12.5% |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | 12.5% |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | 12.5% |
| TIRES | 1 | 12.5% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | 12.5% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 12.5% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | STORAGE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | IGNITION | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TURN SIGNAL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | FRONT | 1 |
| TIRES | VALVE | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
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3 recalls.
Date: 2000-11-21. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL GAUGE AND LOW FUEL WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ACCURATE INDICATION OF LOW FUEL LEVELS.
Consequence: THE OPERATOR COULD RUN OUT OF FUEL WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE OPERATOR TO BECOME DISTRACTED, OR TO SLOW UNEXPECTEDLY IN TRAFFIC, CREATING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL GAUGE SENDING COMPONENTS.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2000-11-14. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A LEAKING VENT PIPE IN THE FUEL TANK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO DRAIN ONTO THE GROUND.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSERT A SUPPORTING BRACE INTO THE TANK TO DAMPEN ANY EFFECTS OF VIBRATION ON THE VENT PIPE.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 1999-12-03. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE BACK TORQUE LIMITER IN THE CLUTCH COULD MALFUNCTION AND ALLOW THE CLUTCH TO SLIP EXCESSIVELY, OR NOT RE-ENGAGE AFTER A SHIFT.
Consequence: THIS SUDDEN NON-ENGAGEMENT OF THE CLUTCH COULD CAUSE THE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE CERTAIN PARTS OF THE CLUTCH.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
0 investigations; 0 open.
1 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
Date: 2024-01-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Service Information about a shipping bracket attaching the motorcycle to the crate can cause damage to the motorcycle fuel tank if removed.
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| NINJA | 8 |
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