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2008 Kawasaki VN900C

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2Owner complaints

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0Investigations

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Electrical System
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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

Electrical System complaints

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25,000 miles · May 24, 2016
Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KAWASAKI VN900. WHILE OPERATING THE MOTORCYCLE, THE CONTACT HEARD A WHINING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE AND THE BATTERY DRAINED. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STATOR WAS FAULTY. THE STATOR WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MA…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KAWASAKI VN900. WHILE OPERATING THE MOTORCYCLE, THE CONTACT HEARD A WHINING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE AND THE BATTERY DRAINED. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STATOR WAS FAULTY. THE STATOR WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.

NHTSA ODI #10870489

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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