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Kawasaki Kdx200 — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Kawasaki Kdx200 model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
17
Years to Avoid
1998
Best Years
2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Kawasaki Kdx200 Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 1998 Kawasaki Kdx200 is the most problematic year, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Kawasaki Kdx200, consider the 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

17 model years analyzed