AI Damage2010 Kawasaki VN1700: common problems
Owners of the 2010 Kawasaki VN1700 filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 33% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
- 4 Visibility 33% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Visibility: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and there was an abnormal noise. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v550000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
Noise coming from transmission: very load clunk when releasing the clutch lever in gear, also clunk at any speed when letting off the throttle and clunks again when you accelerate. Also great deal of backlash in any gear and getting worst. Indicating possible transmission failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 kawasaki vn1700-c. While driving approximately 20 mph at night the contact noticed the lights on the instrument panel reflected a glare onto the windshield and obstructed his visibility. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the VN1700 has 2 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Kawasaki VN1700?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine and cooling, powertrain. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: won't start (33%), knocking, grinding or other noise (33%), transmission slipping (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2010 Kawasaki VN1700?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2010 Kawasaki VN1700 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2010 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.