AI Damage2009 Kawasaki Vn1700a9fa: common problems
Owners of the 2009 Kawasaki Vn1700a9fa filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 67% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 33% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 33% of all complaints
- 4 Vehicle speed control 33% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 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 dealer and manufacturer were informed about this issue and stated that there was no heat problem. When the 2010 models were manufactured they stated that they fixed the heat problem. The motorcycle was repaired with a heat shield. The failure mileage was 400 and the current mileage was 7500.
Re: 2009 kawasaki voyager motorcycle the motorcycle was purchased in mid june 2009. By the end of june 2009 I was complaining to the dealership about excessive engine heat and concern about it burning me.
Consumer states unintended acceleration the consumer stated the motorcycle would rev occasionally while riding after it was warmed up. The incident would happened when he made a turn and while coasting up to a car stopped at a red light. The consumer was able to pull the clutch to stop further movement.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Kawasaki Vn1700a9fa?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, fuel system, structure. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: A/C or heater (33%), fuel system, fuel smell (33%), unintended acceleration (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2009 Kawasaki Vn1700a9fa?
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 2009 Kawasaki Vn1700a9fa 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 2009 models
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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.