Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 3, 2007 · 94 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 94 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle, across 9 model years (1995–2003). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (24). The most reported problem area overall is power train.

Peak: 2002, with 24 complaints
1995: 6199561996: 5199651997: 5199751998: 4199841999: 6199962000: 162000162001: 4200142002: 242002242003: 24200324

n = 94 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Suzuki Motorcycle year: 2000, 2002, 2003. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2003 Suzuki Motorcycle: 24 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2002 Suzuki Motorcycle: 24 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2000 Suzuki Motorcycle: 16 complaints, 0 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 1998 Suzuki Motorcycle: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2001 Suzuki Motorcycle: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 1996 Suzuki Motorcycle: 5 complaints, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Power Train2980
Engine and Engine Cooling2380
Fuel System, Gasoline1460
Service Brakes, Hydraulic851
Exterior Lighting630
Electrical System540
Structure430
Suspension440
Tires331
Steering220
Vehicle Speed Control220
Wheels210
Equipment110
Fuel System, Other110
Visibility110

All Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2003 Suzuki Motorcycle240—Fuel System, GasolineFar more complaints than other years
2002 Suzuki Motorcycle240—Engine and Engine CoolingFar more complaints than other years
2001 Suzuki Motorcycle40—Engine and Engine Cooling
2000 Suzuki Motorcycle160—Power TrainFar more complaints than other years
1999 Suzuki Motorcycle60—Power Train
1998 Suzuki Motorcycle40—Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1997 Suzuki Motorcycle50—Fuel System, Gasoline
1996 Suzuki Motorcycle50—Engine and Engine Cooling
1995 Suzuki Motorcycle60—Electrical System

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Frequently asked questions

Which Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 2000 (16), 2002 (24), 2003 (24) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Suzuki Motorcycle year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle?

Power Train, with 29 complaints across 8 model years.

How many recalls does the Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.