2008 Suzuki Boulevard M109R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Boulevard M109R years
- Fewer complaints than other years 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M109R. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Boulevard M109R model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (18 complaints, 82%), typically at around 6,073 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 22owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M109R problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 18 | 82% | 6,073 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 14% | 500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 9% | 10,890 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% | 600 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | 6,145 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 5% | 300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Suzuki Boulevard M109R recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki boulevard m109r. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact replaced the battery, but the failure persisted. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v108000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
This bike has a problem shifting into 2nd gear. When starting from a complete stop, the bike constantly refuses to go into 2nd gear. This is dangerous when there is traffic behind you and they expect you to continue to move forward. Having to fish for 2nd puts us riders in jeopardy. Dealers only…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki boulevard m109r motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle shifted out of gear and into neutral without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the transmission needed to be rebuilt. The…
When riding my motorcycle it jumps out of 2nd gear at 2000-3000 rpm,s. I contacted the suzuki corporation. I asked if they had a recall on this problem and they stated no. I was told to take my bike to the dealer and let them diagnose the problem and i would have to pay for the repairs. My bike is…
The transmission is very hard to shift into 2nd the gear causing missed shifts sometimes that could cause stalling. Sometimes it will jump on the engagement dogs in and jump or slip as though hitting a patch of ice or oil giving a feeling of insecurity. There are thousands of people with the same…
Other Suzuki Boulevard M109R years
← 2007 Boulevard M109R · 2009 Boulevard M109R →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Boulevard M109R | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 Boulevard M109R | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 | 22 | 0 |
| 2007 Boulevard M109R | 45 | 0 |
| 2006 Boulevard M109R | 44 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M109R?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M109R?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.