2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other DR-Z400SM years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM. That is the most of any DR-Z400SM model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 5 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 100% | 5 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 100% | 5 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 100% | 5 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM.
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.
The airbags light on and the seatbelt
Other Suzuki DR-Z400SM years
← 2007 DR-Z400SM · 2018 DR-Z400SM →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 DR-Z400SM | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 DR-Z400SM | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 DR-Z400SM | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 DR-Z400SM | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM?
Owners most often report air bags, electronic stability control (esc), visibility/wiper problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other DR-Z400SM model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.