MYRModel Year Report

2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300

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2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:35:20.416Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Kawasaki Ninja 300 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 2013: 42 complaints 2013 2014: 2 complaints 2014 2015: 1 complaints 2015
2013: 42 complaints
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YearComplaints
201342
20142
20151

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 88%

88% of complaints: engine — 37 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KAWASAKI NINJA MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND BEGAN TO LUNGE VIOLENTLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130724

CONNECTING ROD BOLTS BACK OUT AROUND 6000 MILES ON A LOT OF BIKES INCLUDING MINE STARTS WITH KNOCKING NOISE LET ME KNOW WHAT TO DO

NHTSA ODI report, 20201224

I WAS RIDING MY MOTORCYCLE AND COMING TO A RED LIGHT. I HELD IN MY CLUTCH TO GET READY TO DOWNSHIFT, BEFORE I COULD EVEN START DOWNSHIFTING, THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING AND I HAD TO START THE ENGINE AGAIN WHEN I WAS AT THE STOP LIGHT. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130218

POWER TRAIN 33%

33% of complaints: power train — 14 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 29%

29% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 12 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 5%

5% of complaints: steering — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20130620 — PE (closed 20130920)

Motorcycle stalling

R 20130805 — electrical system

Kawasaki Motors Corp. is recalling certain model year 2013 Ninja 300 and 300 ABS motorcycles manufactured July 16, 2012, through April 27, 2013.

Remedy: Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU. The recall began on August 5, 2013. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.

Campaign 13V328000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13V328000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 88% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.