1999 Suzuki DR350SE Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 27, 2005 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other DR350SE years
Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Suzuki DR350SE. That is the most of any DR350SE model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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

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Most common 1999 Suzuki DR350SE problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling2
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling2100%———

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

1999 Suzuki DR350SE recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Suzuki DR350SE.

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.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Rear wheel lockup (PE04055) — opened Aug 3, 2004, closed Nov 12, 2004.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Dt: the owner's motorcycle wheel locked three years ago. The incident occurred while driving at a low speed. It sounded like it backfired, and then the wheel locked. There was a skid, and entire engine locked . The owner was going slow enough to catch himself. The motorcycle still had not been…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Sep 27, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10137911

I'm hoping you cover motorcycle recalls. This is a problem i discovered on my '99 suzuki dr-350se (street legal dirtbike). The website which discusses the defect in detail is located at : http://www.kientech.com/toppage1.htm kien tech engineering is a performance shop specializing in suzuki 350/400…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jul 22, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10129676

Other Suzuki DR350SE years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
199920
1998 DR350SE00
1997 DR350SE00
1996 DR350SE00
1995 DR350SE00

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Suzuki DR350SE?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Suzuki DR350SE?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 Suzuki DR350SE a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other DR350SE model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.