AI Damage2010 Kawasaki Vn1700caf: common problems
Owners of the 2010 Kawasaki Vn1700caf filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and electrical 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 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel system 33% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Fuel system: 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 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 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.
Engine stalls frequently when clutch lever is pulled in (clutch disengaged) when coming to stops or cornering causing loss of power and control of the motorcycle during stops or cornering. Engine stalling began within the first full day of riding this brand new motorcycle.
Engine stalls when you are coming to a stop and pull in the clutch lever. This happens often and you never know when it is going to stall. This has been occurring since I bought the bike new in june of 2010.
When riding my new 2010 kawasaki vulcan nomad, I experience random stalling when either first starting the motor, or when downshifting to lower gears. I have had the occasion when the motorcycle has stalled when heavy traffic from behind or beside has swerved to avoid hitting me due to the stalling.
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.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Kawasaki Vn1700caf?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, electrical system, fuel system. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (100%), loss of power / limp mode (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2010 Kawasaki Vn1700caf?
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 Vn1700caf 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.