2005 Suzuki SV1000S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SV1000S years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Suzuki SV1000S. That ranks 4th out of 5 SV1000S model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 25,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Suzuki SV1000S 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 | 3 | 100% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 33% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 40,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Suzuki SV1000S 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Magnets in stator keep separating in very hot conditions causing a situation where the motorcycle could suddenly shut off and/or unable to power back on at stand still / idle
The charging system on this motorcycle has no warning when it quits working. Since it is a fuel injected vehicle, with constantly on headlights it will run down a perfectly good battery when the charging system fails. *tr the charging system has a latent defect in the rotor. The magnets are…
The magnets on the flywheel came off and shattered causing the motorcycle to die. *tr
Other Suzuki SV1000S years
← 2004 SV1000S · 2006 SV1000S →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 SV1000S | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 SV1000S | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 | 1 |
| 2004 SV1000S | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 SV1000S | 27 | 1 |
See all Suzuki SV1000S problems by year, every Suzuki model, or the VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Suzuki SV1000S?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Suzuki SV1000S?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Suzuki SV1000S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SV1000S model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.