VehicleVerdict

Kawasaki Vn1500 years to avoid

Across 1996–2002, no single Vn1500 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2001 drew the most complaints; 2002 the fewest.

12

Total complaints

3

Recall campaigns

1996–2002

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Kawasaki Vn1500 NHTSA complaints by model year3 complaints1996: 1 complaints1997: 2 complaints1998: 1 complaints1999: 2 complaints2000: 2 complaints2001: 3 complaints2002: 1 complaints
Kawasaki Vn1500 NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Vn1500 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
200210
200130
200020
199921
199810
199722
199611

Common questions

What is the best year for the Kawasaki Vn1500?

By complaint volume, 2002 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Vn1500 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Kawasaki Vn1500 have?

Across all model years, the Vn1500 has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 12 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.