1997 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Suzuki Motorcycle years
- Not enough data 6th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle. That ranks 6th out of 9 Suzuki Motorcycle model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 28,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 40% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel tank leak (PE98028) — opened May 19, 1998, closed Jun 23, 1998, led to recall 98V133000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Nhtsa campaign id number : 98v133000. Vehicle repair was implemented upon your recall in 1998. No evidence of gasket failure existed at that time. Recently this improved gasket failed, resulting in fuel leaking to the extent that a puddle was evident. As of this time, suzuki has failed to provide…
Warranty calls for 6 year replacement. Dunlop claims 4 but they said the tires were sold to the manufacturer (suzuki)earlier. *ak (dot number: 7446-7466 tiresize: 130 /90-16)
Savage, ls650; front disc brake design malfunctioned, causing front brakes to lock up which may result in a crash. Also, rear brake drums were manufactured out of alignment, causing the cable which goes to the rear to break, and vehicle had no rear brakes. Please provide further information. *ak
Gas tank leak.
Clutch assembly slips. In addition, electronic control module fails, causing vehicle to stall/stumble. Also water pump leak/oil leak. *ak
Other Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle years
← 1996 Suzuki Motorcycle · 1998 Suzuki Motorcycle →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Suzuki Motorcycle | 24 | 0 |
| 2002 Suzuki Motorcycle | 24 | 0 |
| 2001 Suzuki Motorcycle | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 Suzuki Motorcycle | 16 | 0 |
| 1999 Suzuki Motorcycle | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 Suzuki Motorcycle | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 Suzuki Motorcycle | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 Suzuki Motorcycle | 6 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Suzuki Motorcycle model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.