2011 Suzuki Boulevard M109R Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 10, 2017 · 8 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Boulevard M109R years
Not enough data 5th of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Suzuki Boulevard M109R. That ranks 5th out of 5 Boulevard M109R model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (7 complaints, 88%), typically at around 3,090 miles. 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 2011 Suzuki Boulevard M109R problems

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

Power Train7 · ~3,090 mi
Engine1 · ~9,100 mi
Wheels1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train788%3,090——
Engine113%9,100——
Wheels113%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2013, with 3 complaints
2011: 2201122013: 3201332015: 1201512016: 1201612017: 120171

n = 8 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2011 Suzuki Boulevard M109R recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 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 bought 2 metzeler marathon me880 tires in march 2017 (300/35/18)(280/35/18). Both tires have less than 500 miles and are cracking at the sidewall. Cracks are on both sides and are getting deeper. Both tires have a manufacturing date of 2015. Here is a link to a facebook page with many people…

Wheels · received Jul 10, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11004097

Shifts very hard when up-shifting loud clash sound while in motion does this all the time every shift. I dont want to be rearended while attempting to shift

Power Train · received Aug 9, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10894482

I bought my motorcycle a suzuki boulevard m10r limited 2011limited new on march 2012. The motorcycle has always shifted hard from first to second gear. On april 18, 2015 i was riding for about a hour everything was fine until i merged to a main highway and i noticed the loss of power at 55 mph…

Power Train · received May 4, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10714402

The motorcycle is very hard to shift into 2nd gear. Took it to the dealer and they claim the clutch is adjusted correctly. I was even told by the dealer that it is common problem with the suzuki m109r clutch/transmission. Because of the shifting problem sometimes i am afraid that a car behind me…

Power Train · received Sep 27, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10545723

I bought my motorcycle march 2012. The motorcycle has always shifted hard from first to second gear. January 2013 i was riding and it started to loss power at 50 mph i also noticed antifreeze on the left side. I took it to the dealer, they fixed the antifreeze problem . Then they said the clutch…

Power Train · received Jul 31, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10532960

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Suzuki Boulevard M109R?

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

Was there a recall on the 2011 Suzuki Boulevard M109R?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2011 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 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.