Suzuki Boulevard M109R Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 16, 2019 · 130 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 130 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Suzuki Boulevard M109R, across 5 model years (2006–2011). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (45). The most reported problem area overall is power train.

Suzuki Boulevard M109R
Suzuki Intruder M1800. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Museo8bits, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Peak: 2007, with 45 complaints
2006: 442006442007: 452007452008: 222008222009: 112009112011: 820118

n = 130 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Suzuki Boulevard M109R years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Boulevard M109R year: 2006, 2007. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2007 Boulevard M109R: 45 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2006 Boulevard M109R: 44 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2008 Boulevard M109R: 22 complaints, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Suzuki Boulevard M109R problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Power Train problems10752
Engine750
Service Brakes, Hydraulic710
Vehicle Speed Control620
Electrical System430
Engine and Engine Cooling420
Fuel System, Gasoline320
Exterior Lighting110
Fuel/propulsion System110
Fuel System, Other110
Service Brakes110
Structure110
Suspension110
Wheels110

All Suzuki Boulevard M109R model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2011 Boulevard M109R80—Power Train
2009 Boulevard M109R110—Power TrainFar fewer complaints than other years
2008 Boulevard M109R220—Power TrainFewer complaints than other years
2007 Boulevard M109R450—Power TrainFar more complaints than other years
2006 Boulevard M109R440—Power TrainFar more complaints than other years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Suzuki Boulevard M109R years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 2006 (44), 2007 (45) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Boulevard M109R year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Suzuki Boulevard M109R?

Power Train, with 107 complaints across 5 model years.

How many recalls does the Suzuki Boulevard M109R have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.