1997 Suzuki Intruder Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 19, 2003 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

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

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Suzuki Intruder. That ranks 8th out of 8 Intruder model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 4,100 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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 1997 Suzuki Intruder problems

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

Fuel System, Gasoline2 · ~4,100 mi
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline267%4,100——
Tires133%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1998, with 1 complaints
1998: 1199812001: 1200112002: 120021

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1997 Suzuki Intruder recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Suzuki Intruder.

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Recent owner reports

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

Fuel tank has developed a hole from the inside out, at the left corner by the seat. I called two motorcycle repair shops, and both people i spoke with knew where the hole was, and what model i have just by telling them there was a hole. They each told me that they have seen it many times on my…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Apr 17, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 10008778

Intruder 800, left rear corner of fueltank is rusted through, area covers about 4 inches. Suzuki refuses to do anything about that. *ak the vehicle developed a hole in gas tank just after 18 months of purchase. *yh

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jan 26, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 879128

Front tire on motorcycle fell into groves on highway while riding. Owner is very conerned for safety. Please provide further details. *ak

Tires · received Jun 24, 1998 · NHTSA complaint 824647

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Suzuki Intruder?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, tires problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Suzuki Intruder?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.