2001 Suzuki Intruder Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 10, 2014 · 14 owner complaints analyzed

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 2001 Suzuki Intruder. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Intruder model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (6 complaints, 43%), typically at around 9,250 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 2001 Suzuki Intruder problems

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

Power Train6 · ~9,250 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline4 · ~10,600 mi
Vehicle Speed Control2
Electrical System1
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Wheels1 · ~30,800 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train643%9,250——
Fuel System, Gasoline429%10,600——
Vehicle Speed Control214%———
Electrical System17%———
Engine and Engine Cooling17%———
Wheels17%30,800——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2004, with 6 complaints
2001: 2200122002: 4200242003: 1200312004: 6200462014: 120141

n = 14 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2001 Suzuki Intruder recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 suzuki intruder 1500 motorcycle. The contact stated while driving 75 mph, the front tire valve stem fractured. The motorcycle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the valve stem needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was repaired but the failure recurred. The…

Wheels · received Jul 10, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10609581

Fuel tank leakes from crack on right front mount. Temporary fix with jb weld. Leak is a long crack.*ak

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Nov 30, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10100812

I had a fuel leak developed on the fuel tank on my 01 suzuki 1500 intruder. The dealer replaced it under an emissions warranty. *nm

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Nov 24, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10100519

Leaking gas tank, on suzuki intruder 1500lc motorcycle, was fixed under warranty, now the replacement is also leaking. Both cracked in the same spot close to a mounting point.*ak

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Nov 16, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10100054

Transmission jumps out of fourth gear under load. *ak

Power Train · received May 13, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10072546

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Suzuki Intruder?

Owners most often report power train, fuel system, gasoline, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 6 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Suzuki Intruder?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2001 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 2001 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.