MYRModel Year Report

2004 Kawasaki Ninja

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2004 Kawasaki Ninja
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:22:17.402Z

Only 7 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 7 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, 2004 highlighted. 1995: 0 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 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
2004: 7 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 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

WHEELS

1 of 7 total reports mentions: wheels.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

ONLY ON LEFT HAND TURNS WOULD THE TROTTLE STICK. ACCELATED VERY FAST. THE DEALER HAS ONLY LOOKED AT IT, AND CAN'T GET IT TO STICK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050331

STRUCTURE

1 of 7 total reports mentions: structure.

STRUCTURE

1 of 7 total reports mentions: structure.

Show complaint excerpts

FRAME CRACKING IN THE EXACT SAME SPOT SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE ARE REPORTING SAME CRACK IN FRAME RIGHT SIDE OF FRAME DIRECTLY UNDER FRONT PORTION OF THE FRAME PAD

NHTSA ODI report, 20150309

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Kawasaki Ninja — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 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 2004 Kawasaki Ninja?

The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Kawasaki Ninja have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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