Suzuki SV650 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Suzuki SV650, across 9 model years (2000–2009). The 2001 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Suzuki SV650 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No SV650 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2001 SV650: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2000 SV650: 3 complaints, 1 recall
- 2009 SV650: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2002 SV650: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2005 SV650: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2008 SV650: 2 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 SV650 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Suzuki SV650 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 SV650 | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2008 SV650 | 2 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2006 SV650 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2005 SV650 | 1 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2004 SV650 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2003 SV650 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2002 SV650 | 1 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2001 SV650 | 3 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2000 SV650 | 3 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Suzuki SV650 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2001 (3), 2000 (3), 2009 (2). 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 SV650?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 5 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Suzuki SV650 have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.