2000 Suzuki Intruder Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 8, 2014 · 18 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Intruder years
More complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Suzuki Intruder. That is the most of any Intruder model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is power train (10 complaints, 56%), typically at around 4,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. 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 2000 Suzuki Intruder problems

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

Power Train10 · ~4,500 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline3 · ~18,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2 · ~5,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~41,000 mi
Fuel System, Diesel1 · ~25,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~2,850 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train1056%4,500——
Fuel System, Gasoline317%18,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic211%5,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling16%———
Fuel/propulsion System16%41,000——
Fuel System, Diesel16%25,000——
Vehicle Speed Control16%2,850——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 8 complaints
2000: 1200012001: 1200112003: 8200382004: 7200472014: 120141

n = 18 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Suzuki Intruder recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 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.

Gas tank leaks. Underneath the gas tank. Very dangerous! *tr

Fuel/propulsion System · received Dec 8, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10662882

My 2000 suzuki intruder 1500lc jumps out of 4th gear when accelerating. It has done it numerous times. This is dangerous when passing particularly. Several other people on the suzuki users forum have mentioned this problem.*ak

Power Train · received Dec 1, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10100900

2000 suzuki 1500lc intruder gas tank developed stress crack along seam of tank. Leaks fuel directly underneath operators scrotum! All model years affected. Please go to: http://forums.delphiforums.com/rlcmc/start this is an internet forum consisting of hundreds of 1500lc owners. Several of us have…

Fuel System, Diesel · received Nov 24, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10100500

Gas tank leak on 2000 suzuki intruder 1500. May cause injury or death if leaks on exhaust system. *ak

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Nov 17, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10100072

My suzuki 1500 intruder motorcycle's emissions system failed. I noticed smell of gasoline about the vehicle. Upon inspection i found a bad weld in the seam on the gas tank at the front right mounting tab. For some reason the tank seems to be under stress at that point, that combined with a…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Nov 14, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10098806

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Suzuki Intruder?

Owners most often report power train, fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 10 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Suzuki Intruder?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 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 2000 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.