2006 Suzuki C90T Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 9, 2016 · 8 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other C90T years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Suzuki C90T. The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 63%), typically at around 26,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2006 Suzuki C90T problems

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

Electrical System5 · ~26,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~5,200 mi
Power Train1 · ~31,200 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~32,000 mi
Steering1 · ~4,899 mi
Suspension1 · ~4,899 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System563%26,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling113%5,200——
Power Train113%31,200——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic113%32,000——
Steering113%4,899——
Suspension113%4,899——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2009, with 2 complaints
2007: 1200712008: 1200812009: 2200922012: 1201212014: 1201412016: 220162

n = 8 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Suzuki C90T recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Suzuki C90T.

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.

Electrical system failure. Electrical system fails while riding and restarting the bike. I had no power after riding 50 miles and stopping to refuel. I had just had a new battery installed. A new rectifier and stator was installed fall of 2015. This happened previously when i was driving through a…

Electrical System · received Aug 9, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10894654

After riding for any amount of distance, once the bike is turned off (say for refueling) you go to start the bike and there is nothing, no power, no head lights, nothing at all...brand new battery checked all the wiring to make sure it was tight and not cracked or broke. This problem happens every…

Electrical System · received Mar 9, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10845753

I was riding along and the bike died on me. Luckily i was at a traffic light and just began to start out in first gear when it died. I was coming back from a 150 mile trip and was 14 miles from home when it died. Tried jumping it but got no power. When the tow truck guy picked me up, he said it was…

Power Train · received May 9, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10587365

Inferior steering head bearing issue. For a 2006 suzuki boulevard c90t (vl1500t). On deceleration between 40-35 mph, the handle bar consistently shakes violently from side to side. Appears to be failure of oem ball bearings. Needs new tapered roller bearings to cure this dangerous condition. This…

Steering · received May 4, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10457444

Stator and regulator rectifier failed at 18,780 miles. Total charging system failure on 2006 c90 resulting in shutdown of motorcycle in traffic. *tr

Electrical System · received Aug 17, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10280751

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Suzuki C90T?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Suzuki C90T?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 Suzuki C90T a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C90T model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.