2003 Suzuki SV1000 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SV1000 years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Suzuki SV1000. That is the most of any SV1000 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 67%), typically at around 11,450 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Suzuki SV1000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 67% | 11,450 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 33% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 22% | 12,950 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 11% | 10,900 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 11% | 25,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Suzuki SV1000 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: On certain california-specification model motorcycles, repeated stress from vibration can cause a crack to form in the area where the liquid/vapor separator bracket is welded inside the fuel tank. This can allow fuel leakage to occur.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The recall began on february 3, 2006. Customers may contact american suzuki at 714-572-1490.
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
- Motorcycle stalling (PE06018) — opened May 17, 2006, closed Oct 5, 2006.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Flywheel magnets shifted and cracked. Pieces of the magnet are all over the inside of the engine. Stator is scratched. Found out because of vibration at low rpm and bike not holding a charge. *tr
The charging system magnets detached from the flywheel/rotor (internal to the motor), causing an issue where the charging system was not functioning properly. This is a safety issue because the magnets could have become dislodged enough to cause a catastrophic and immediate engine seizure/failure…
My sv1000 has experienced problems with its charging system that affects the entire engine. I came to find it was a heavily documented on public online forums such as sv-portal.com and has affected almost all sv1000 owners. The magnets, which are glued to the interior of the stator rotor, break…
1. Bike would completely go dead while riding, gauges go black and bike will not crank. It happened on multiple occurrences 2. Problem was a total loss of electrical power, this means no lights, no ignition, no gauges, like if someone had turned off the ignition switch. 3. I trouble shot the…
Dt: the contact s owns a 2003 suzuki sv-1000s motorcycle. While attempting to start the motorcycle the indicator lights came on, and then the motorcycle lost power. The motorcycle was towed to a dealer, and they replaced the wire from the harness to the ignition switch. This seemed to remedy the…
Other Suzuki SV1000 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 SV1000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 9 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Suzuki SV1000?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Suzuki SV1000?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Suzuki SV1000 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SV1000 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.