AI Damage2010 Kawasaki Vn1700aaf: common problems
Owners of the 2010 Kawasaki Vn1700aaf filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 50% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 25% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 25% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel system 25% of all complaints
- 5 Structure 25% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 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.
Traveling through small towns.the temp was about 71 degrees, my vehicle overheated every time in went through a small town. My inside of my leg was burnt from the heat off the exhaust.
My 2010 kawasaki voyager 1700 has both a surging and stalling problem. Both occur when the ambient temperature is above 75 degrees and the bike's temperature gauge is at the two o'clock position (triggered by waiting at a stop light).
Bike stalls after clutch is pulled in from 3rd gear,engine stops running.
Every since this bike left the show room floor it has stalled on me every so often as I'm coming to a stop, usually as I'm pulling in the clutch from 3rd gear to 2nd. Ive called the dealer where I bought the bike and they have documented the problem. That's all that was done with that.
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 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- 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.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Kawasaki Vn1700aaf?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, engine, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (100%), unintended acceleration (50%), fuel system, fuel smell (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2010 Kawasaki Vn1700aaf?
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 Vn1700aaf 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
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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.