2002 Suzuki Intruder Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 15, 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 2002 Suzuki Intruder. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Intruder model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (5 complaints, 36%), typically at around 5,500 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 2002 Suzuki Intruder problems

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

Power Train5 · ~5,500 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline4 · ~12,500 mi
Electrical System1 · ~11,900 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Exterior Lighting1
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~11,900 mi
Fuel System, Other1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~9,700 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train536%5,500——
Fuel System, Gasoline429%12,500——
Electrical System17%11,900——
Engine and Engine Cooling17%———
Exterior Lighting17%———
Fuel/propulsion System17%11,900——
Fuel System, Other17%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic17%9,700——

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
2002: 1200212003: 4200342004: 6200462005: 1200512006: 1200612014: 120141

n = 14 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2002 Suzuki Intruder recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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.

Stator and rectifyer went on ny 2002 suzuki 1500 intruder. I am reading that this is a huge problem for this model. It caused me to lose power while driving. This is in need of a recall. *tt

Electrical System · received Apr 15, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10582838

I am the recipient of a gas tank recall on a suzuki 1500 intruder motorcycle and have received virtually no assistance with regards to making the vehicles safe in a reasonable period of time - i have been without this mode of transportation since march 11 due to this manufacturing defect and there…

Fuel System, Other · received Apr 2, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10154369

Dt: the consumer states that there is something wrong with the rear brakes. The piston is pressing the pad against the caliper and will not release. The pads are wearing out real fast. The dealer/ manufacturer have been notified. There has been no response. *ak the consumer stated there has been a…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Sep 19, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10136977

Fuel tank developed a hair line crack above the front right mounting tab. This began leaking gas vapors which have grown worse over time.*ak

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Nov 17, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10100065

I kept smelling gas fumes and found a hair-line crack in the top of the gas tank at the right front mounting tab with fuel seepage apparent. *ak

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Nov 15, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10098906

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Suzuki Intruder?

Owners most often report power train, fuel system, gasoline, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 5 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Suzuki Intruder?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2002 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 2002 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.