1999 Suzuki Intruder Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Intruder years
- About as many complaints as other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Suzuki Intruder. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Intruder model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (6 complaints, 43%), typically at around 200 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 14owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Suzuki Intruder 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 43% | 200 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 36% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Suzuki Intruder recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
1999 suzuki intruder 1500 transmission jumps out of 4th gear regularly under normal riding suzuki says there is no problems. *ak
1999 suzuki vl-1500lc. Has had shifting issues since it was purchased with false neutral between 4th adn 5th gears. July 23, 2003 the main transmission drive shaft failed/broke while driving down i-90 leaving seattle. *la
Transmission failure. The bike will not stay in 4th gear under load. It pops out leaving the transmission between 3 & 4th. This could be a major a safety issue if it ever does it while i'm passing vehicles. This has been on going since the bike was first purchased. *ph
1999 suzuki vl 1500lc motorcycle has terrible front brakes. They fade real bad after one moderate stop from normal freeway speeds. Many owners are having to do after market modifications to bring functionality to an acceptable level. Suzuki must have known this as they thoroughly redesigned the…
Both front and rear brakes are not working, they wear out prematurally, 5500 miles of pads on rear disk (disk scored) and only 11000 off front.
Other Suzuki Intruder years
← 1998 Intruder · 2000 Intruder →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Intruder | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 Intruder | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 Intruder | 18 | 0 |
| 1999 | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 Intruder | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 Intruder | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 Intruder | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 Intruder | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Suzuki Intruder?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, power train, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Suzuki Intruder?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.