1996 Suzuki Intruder Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 26, 2000 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Intruder years
Not enough data 6th of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Suzuki Intruder. That ranks 6th out of 8 Intruder model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 29%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Suzuki Intruder
Motorbike Suzuki Intruder VS1400. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Talkrabb, 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 1996 Suzuki Intruder problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling2
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Power Train2
Suspension1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling229%———
Fuel System, Gasoline229%———
Power Train229%———
Suspension114%———
Vehicle Speed Control114%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1999, with 4 complaints
1998: 3199831999: 419994

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1996 Suzuki Intruder recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Suzuki Intruder.

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

  • Motorcycle fuel leak (PE99053) — opened Aug 19, 1999, closed Jul 26, 2000, led to recall 01I015000.

Recent owner reports

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

While driving and without warning the motorcycle completely shut down,cause unknown. Please give any further details. *ak

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Oct 27, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 851915

While driving at any rate of speed motorcycle will completely shut down without warning. Dealer cannot idenitify the cause of the problem.. Please give any further details. *ak

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Sep 29, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 849276

While driving at any speed rear axle came off due to nut coming off the bolt. Tools don't fit the axle. Also,there is some vibration when driving at 60 mph. *ak

Suspension · received Jul 23, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 843180

No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jun 10, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 707420

Fuel petcock leaks gas.

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Oct 18, 1998 · NHTSA complaint 781345

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Suzuki Intruder?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Suzuki Intruder?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 Suzuki Intruder a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Intruder model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.