MYRModel Year Report

1999 Kawasaki Vulcan

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1999 Kawasaki Vulcan
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:00:14.663Z

Only 8 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 8 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 Vulcan Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 9 complaints 1997: 7 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 8 complaints 1999 2000: 5 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 3 complaints 2003: 8 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaints 2005: 6 complaints 2005 2006: 3 complaints 2009: 5 complaints 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2010
1999: 8 complaints
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YearComplaints
19952
19969
19977
19982
19998
20005
20013
20023
20038
20041
20056
20063
20095
20100

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 8 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

WAS DRIVING MOTORCYCLE AT 70MPH WHEN IT SUDDENLY STALLED OUT FOR NO REASON. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE SO FAR. MOTORCYCLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010316

ONCE THE MOTORCYCLE IS DRIVEN AND GETS UP TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE, THE MOTORCYLCE WILL NOT RUN AFTER IT IS SHUT OFF FOR ABOUT ONE HOUR. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990615

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 8 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 8 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

ENGINE

1 of 8 total reports mentions: engine.

Show complaint excerpts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500 NOMAD. WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO BIG ST. CHARLES MOTORSPORTS (LOCATED AT 3830 WEST CLAY STREET, ST.

NHTSA ODI report, 20191106

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Kawasaki Vulcan — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 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 Vulcan?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 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.