2006 Suzuki Boulevard M109R Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 27, 2018 · 44 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Boulevard M109R years
Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M109R. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Boulevard M109R model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (34 complaints, 77%), typically at around 7,800 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Suzuki Boulevard M109R
Suzuki Intruder M1800. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Museo8bits, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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

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Most common 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M109R problems

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

Power Train34 · ~7,800 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic7 · ~4,500 mi
Engine2 · ~3,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline2 · ~100 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~3,000 mi
Exterior Lighting1 · ~500 mi
Structure1 · ~10,124 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train3477%7,800——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic716%4,500——
Engine25%3,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline25%100——
Engine and Engine Cooling12%3,000——
Exterior Lighting12%500——
Structure12%10,124——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2008, with 14 complaints
2006: 1200612007: 3200732008: 142008142009: 5200952010: 1201012011: 9201192012: 1201212013: 2201322014: 4201442015: 1201512016: 1201612018: 220182

n = 44 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Suzuki Boulevard M109R recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M109R.

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.

My 2006 suzuki m109r had been jumping out of 2nd gear, into neutral when i accelerate, and the rear wheel locked up after that, which put me into a 150' skid on the highway, which was very unsafe, and i could have easily died as a result of this serious, re-occurring mechanical failure that suzuki…

Power Train · received Apr 27, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11090478

I have a 2006 m109r that has a major defect in the powertrain. This bike only have a little over 5,000 miles on it and it tends to fall out of second gear back into neutral. This is very unsafe and could very well cause you to loose control of the bike. There has been a number of people that i have…

Engine · received Mar 13, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11078889

I am the owner of a 2006 suzuki boulevard m109r and i have been having trouble with my transmission for over a year now, my second gear does not stay engaged , as soon as i shift into second gear and accelerate it goes back into neutral, i attempt to shift into second gear again and the same thing…

Power Train · received Nov 5, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10924423

When riding on this motorcycle it will jump out of 2 gear it can make you go down. *tr

Power Train · received Jan 20, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10676564

Purchased the bike in late june with less than 1800 miles. Got a vibration feel & small tapping noise a couple days later. Took back to dealer & they didn't feel it or hear it. Then in sept went for a short ride with a friend & it started knocking & trying to stall out. Called the dealer & with…

Engine · received Oct 20, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10648951

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M109R?

Owners most often report power train, service brakes, hydraulic, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 34 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M109R?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M109R a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Boulevard M109R model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.