2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
12 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
10,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 12 complaints (16.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 8.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 2; Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle): 2; Electrical System: 1; Electrical System:Wiring: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers: 1; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 1; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 7 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
2001: 3; 2002: 4; 2003: 3; 2004: 1; 2006: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10004680 · 2003-01-27 (January 27, 2003)
WHILE TURNING CORNER AT 30 MPH, BACK TIRE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL DUE TO A OIL LEAKAGE, RESULTING IN CONSUMER HITT A TREE AND MOTORCYCLE WAS TOTALED. A WEEK LATER THE CONSUMER RECIEVED A RECALL NOTICE ON OIL LEAKAGE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10004680 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10004681 · 2003-01-27 (January 27, 2003)
WHILE TURNING CORNER AT 30 MPH, THE BACK TIRE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL DUE TO A OIL LEAKAGE, RESULTING IN CONSUMER HITTING A TREE ,AND MOTORCYCLE WAS TOTALED. A WEEK LATER CONSUMER RECIEVED A RECALL NOTICE ON OIL LEAKAGE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10004681 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10021471 · 2003-06-12 (June 12, 2003)
AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT 100 MILES IN THE RAIN, HEADLIGHT FUSE BLEW, CAUSING THE COMPLETE FAILURE OF BOTH HEADLIGHTS. THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS SIMILAR INCIDENTS DOCUMENTED ON WEBSITES. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 5,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10021471 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10075710 · 2004-06-04 (June 4, 2004)
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STATOR WIRE CONNECTION IS LEAKING OIL UNDER THE REAR SEAT, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK ONTO REAR TIRE, AND CREATE A SHORT TO THE REAR CONNECTOR, RESULTING IN A FIRE HAZARD. LEAKING OIL CAUSED THE CONNECTOR TO MELT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 36,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10075710 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10158824 · 2006-06-02 (June 2, 2006)
WIRES CONNECTORS THAT ATTACH THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER AND STATOR MELTED. WHITE SMOKE WAS EMITTING FROM UNDER THE REAR SEAT. AFTER REMOVING THE SEAT, I NOTICE THAT OIL WAS PRESENT IN THE AREA SURROUNDING THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER AND ONE OF WIRES HAD BURN LOOSE. THIS ALSO CAUSED THE JUNCTION/BOX HEADLIGHT RELAY SWITCH TO FAIL. I RECEIVED A $175 EQUIPMENT FAILURE TICKET. FORTUNATELY IT WAS ABOUT 6:00 PM AND STILL LIGHT OUT. I CALL THE LOCATE KAWASAKI DEALER TO SEE IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS. I HAD TO CUT WIRES TO THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER, STATO…
Owner-reported narrative. 22,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10158824 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 758266 · 2002-02-15 (February 15, 2002)
MOTORCYCLE IS USTABLE AND WILL NOT TRACK CORRECTLY. PULLS TO RIGHT. FRONT TO REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT IS NOT CORRECT DUE TO BENT FRAME AND TWIST IN FRONT FORKS/INCORRECT TOLERANCES IN REAR WHEEL SPACING. KAWASAKI WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE PROBLEM. HAD MOTORCYCLE MEASURED BY PROFESSIONAL ALIGNMENT FACILITY AND THERE FINDINGS WERE THAT MOTORCYCLE ALIGNMENT IS OUT OF SPEC FROM FACTORY.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 758266 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8005006 · 2002-03-05 (March 5, 2002)
NHTSA RECALL 01-V-323-000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01-V-323-000. CONSUMER HAS WAITED FOR PARTS TO BECOME AVAILABLE FOR 5 MONTHS. DEALER DOESN'T KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE IN STOCK. *AK *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8005006 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8009490 · 2002-05-09 (May 9, 2002)
MOTORCYCLE WAS GOING 65MPH WHEN SUDDENLY TCLUTCH BASKET EXPLODED INTO PIECES.ALSO, IF PIECES HAD GOTTEN CAUGHT INSIDE CRANKSHAFT ENGINE WOULD HAVE LOCKED UP, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8009490 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
00V365000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Reported: 2000-11-14 (November 14, 2000)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗00V384000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Reported: 2000-11-21 (November 21, 2000)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗01V323000 · Tires:Valve
Reported: 2001-10-10 (October 10, 2001)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE NUTS SECURING THE TIRE VALVE STEMS TO THE WHEELS CAN FAIL, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF TIRE AIR PRESSURE.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, AIR PRESSURE WILL BE LOST FROM THE WHEEL/TIRE, RESULTING IN THE POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VALVE NUT AND WASHER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 25, 2001. 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗