2008 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 23, 2018 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Boulevard C50 years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Suzuki Boulevard C50. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 2,200 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2008 Suzuki Boulevard C50 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~2,200 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~21,373 mi
Power Train1 · ~26,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~2,200 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System133%2,200——
Engine and Engine Cooling133%21,373——
Power Train133%26,000——
Vehicle Speed Control133%2,200——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2012, with 1 complaints
2012: 1201212014: 1201412018: 120181

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2008 Suzuki Boulevard C50 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Suzuki Boulevard C50.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Speedometer cable was found chaffing against the front brake rotor. The result caused a short electrical system for the speed. Motorcycle would give inaccurate reading (150 mph, when doing 30.) speedometer cable needs to be thicker and secured away from the front rotor, or have a shield around it…

Electrical System · received Sep 23, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11130815

Gear teeth on attachment point of drive shaft and final drive coupler stripped out shifting between first and second gear. Removal of oil seal showed the worn teeth with no lubrication present. Part not listed as user serviceable. *tr

Power Train · received Apr 23, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10584518

I was slowing down for a truck that was turning ahead of us. Shortly after initiating the slowing down, my handlebar started to wobble violently. I tried hard to control the wobble, but i couldn't and the bike and i went down. A rider was behind me noticed that my rear wheel locked up and the bike…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Oct 17, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10480853

Other Suzuki Boulevard C50 years

YearComplaintsRecalls
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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Suzuki Boulevard C50?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Suzuki Boulevard C50?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2008 Suzuki Boulevard C50 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Boulevard C50 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.