Kawasaki KLR650 years to avoid
The Kawasaki KLR650 years to avoid are 2008 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2017 is the cleanest year on record.
232
Total complaints
1
Recall campaigns
1993–2024
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
KLR650 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | High complaint rate | 129 |
Every KLR650 year
Common questions
What are the worst Kawasaki KLR650 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the KLR650 years to avoid are 2008. The cleanest year on record is 2017.
What is the best year for the Kawasaki KLR650?
By complaint volume, 2017 has the cleanest NHTSA record among KLR650 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Kawasaki KLR650 have?
Across all model years, the KLR650 has 1 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 232 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.