2000 Kawasaki Zx Series

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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2Owner complaints

Model-year median: 1

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0Investigations

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Engine And Engine Cooling

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When problems were reported

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Engine And Engine Cooling complaints

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5,000 miles · Apr 5, 2004

Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MOTORCYCLE HAS AN OIL LEAK. IT IS FORCING THE OIL INTO THE POURES INSTALLATION AND DRIPS ONTO THE REAR WHEEL. THE OWNER DROVE THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALER WHO GAVE HIM A REPAIR KIT WHICH INCLUDED A TUBE OF GLUE AND A INSTRUCTION PACKET. THE DEALER ALSO INFORMED THE OWNER THAT THE REPAIR KIT WILL NOT PREVENT THIS PROBLEM FROM…

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THE MOTORCYCLE HAS AN OIL LEAK. IT IS FORCING THE OIL INTO THE POURES INSTALLATION AND DRIPS ONTO THE REAR WHEEL. THE OWNER DROVE THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALER WHO GAVE HIM A REPAIR KIT WHICH INCLUDED A TUBE OF GLUE AND A INSTRUCTION PACKET. THE DEALER ALSO INFORMED THE OWNER THAT THE REPAIR KIT WILL NOT PREVENT THIS PROBLEM FROM RECURRING. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10066584

Mileage unknown · Sep 23, 2000

Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CRACK IS OCCURRING IN THE REAR MOTOR MOUNTING TAB, JUST ABOVE WHERE IT IS WELDED TO THE CROSSMEMBER.*AK

NHTSA ODI #732343

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