MYRModel Year Report

1999 Kawasaki Ninja

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1999 Kawasaki Ninja
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:22:24.558Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Kawasaki Ninja Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1995: 0 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 8 complaints 2000 2001: 7 complaints 2002: 3 complaints 2002 2003: 5 complaints 2004: 7 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaints 2014: 1 complaints 2014 2018: 2 complaints 2019: 1 complaints 2019 2020: 0 complaints 2021: 1 complaints 2021
1999: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19950
19962
19982
19992
20008
20017
20023
20035
20047
20051
20141
20182
20191
20200
20211

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train.

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WHEN CHANGING GEARS CLUTCH SLIPS. CLUTCH HAS BEEN ADJUSTED SEVERALTIMES, AND REPLACED ONCE. OWNER IS NO LONGER EXPERIENCING CLUTCH PROBLEM, BUT SECOND AND FOURTH GEARS ARE GONE IN THE TRANSMISSION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000810

POWER TRAIN

1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train.

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WHEN CHANGING GEARS CLUTCH SLIPS. CLUTCH HAS BEEN ADJUSTED SEVERALTIMES, AND REPLACED ONCE. OWNER IS NO LONGER EXPERIENCING CLUTCH PROBLEM, BUT SECOND AND FOURTH GEARS ARE GONE IN THE TRANSMISSION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000810

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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WHILE DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE ENGINE BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE REAR PART OF THE MOTORCYCLE TO LOCK UP AND SKID, AND MAY HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. CURRENTLY AT DLRS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19991015

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19991202 — power train

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.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE CERTAIN PARTS OF THE CLUTCH.

Campaign 99V337000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Kawasaki Ninja — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V337000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 Kawasaki Ninja 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 1999 Kawasaki Ninja?

The most-reported component is power train:manual transmission, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Kawasaki Ninja 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.