Suzuki Intruder Problems by Year
NHTSA has 88 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Suzuki Intruder, across 8 model years (1995–2002). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (18). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Suzuki Intruder years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Intruder model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2000 Intruder: 18 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2002 Intruder: 14 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2001 Intruder: 14 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1997 Intruder: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1995 Intruder: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1996 Intruder: 7 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Suzuki Intruder problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 32 | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 18 | 7 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 | 4 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Suzuki Intruder model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Intruder | 14 | 0 | — | Power Train | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2001 Intruder | 14 | 0 | — | Power Train | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2000 Intruder | 18 | 0 | — | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 1999 Intruder | 14 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1998 Intruder | 13 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1997 Intruder | 3 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1996 Intruder | 7 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1995 Intruder | 5 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Suzuki Intruder years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2000 (18), 2002 (14), 2001 (14). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Suzuki Intruder?
Power Train, with 32 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Suzuki Intruder have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.