2009 Suzuki Boulevard M109R Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 12, 2015 · 11 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Boulevard M109R years
Far fewer complaints than other years 4th of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Suzuki Boulevard M109R. That ranks 4th out of 5 Boulevard M109R model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (7 complaints, 64%), typically at around 2,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires, 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 2009 Suzuki Boulevard M109R problems

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

Power Train7 · ~2,500 mi
Electrical System2 · ~5,819 mi
Engine1 · ~19,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~2,400 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train764%2,500——
Electrical System218%5,819——
Engine19%19,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline19%2,400——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2012, with 4 complaints
2010: 1201012011: 3201132012: 4201242013: 2201322015: 120151

n = 11 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2009 Suzuki Boulevard M109R recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 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.

I started to experience what the other owners of the suzuki boulevard m109r's are calling clutch shudder. The symptom is when one is stopped and beginning to accelerate. The clutch does not engage right away. Feels like it is stuck so it barely gets a gold of the plates causing one of two things to…

Power Train · received Jan 12, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10672020

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 suzuki boulevard m50 motorcycle (n/a). The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the drive shaft failed intermittently and without warning. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the drive shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…

Power Train · received Nov 18, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10552738

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 suzuki boulevard m109 motorcycle. The contact stated that smoke emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the voltage regulator had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The…

Electrical System · received Sep 16, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10543921

I ride a 2009 suzuki boulevard m109r, i bought the motorcycle brand new from chicago cycle in illinois, in 2009, i noticed every once in a while that while i was riding, and the transmission was supposed to be in the second gear, it would end up in neutral, i brought this to the attention of the…

Power Train · received Aug 5, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10469237

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 suzuki boulevard m109r motorcycle. The contact was driving 45 mph when the vehicle began to jerk and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the contact was awaiting the diagnostic results. The vehicle had not been repaired. The…

Engine · received Aug 2, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10468955

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Suzuki Boulevard M109R?

Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 7 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Suzuki Boulevard M109R?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2009 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 2009 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.